Interpreting and Translation Services – Request for Information
To provide interpreting, translation and transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector.
Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Directive 2014/24/EU – Public Sector Directive
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
UK
E-mail: kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79540000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79530000
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands and remote areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish
public sector bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Framework is due to expire on 11 November 2021. Work has
commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders’ views. In order to complete and finalise
the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive,
non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the
procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Service requirements.
SPPD is using Questback to collate responses.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read the ‘Statement of Requirements’ document attached in the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice. We then request that you complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below:
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/k8rvw702zs
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 10 February 2021.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers and other interested parties should read the ‘Statement of Requirements’ document attached in the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice. We then request that you complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below:
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/k8rvw702zs
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 10 February 2021.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641309.
(SC Ref:641309)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/01/2021