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# Interpretation Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpretation-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Highland Council: "Interpretation Services Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £850,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Highland Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-highland-council-ons-s12000017)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £850,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 July 2021 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Interpretation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKM6
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpretation-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2Fsearch%2FSearch_AuthProfile.aspx%3FID%3DAA00045)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpretation-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c3#participate

## Description
The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.
The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are:
- The Highland Council
- NHS Highland
- Advice Agency Network – example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council)
- High Life Highland
The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Face to Face Interpretation Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and di...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Digital Interpretation
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider per Lot for the provision of face to face...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Digital Interpretation (active)
  - Award id: `030630-2021-1`
  - Supplier(s): **DA Languages Limited, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Global Language Services Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-17971`, `GB-FTS-36234`, `GB-FTS-32572`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Face to Face Interpretation Services (active)
  - Award id: `030630-2021-2`
  - Supplier(s): **DA Languages Limited, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Global Language Services Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-17971`, `GB-FTS-36234`, `GB-FTS-32572`
  - Value: £450,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Digital Interpretation (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 29/09/2021

- **Contract:** Face to Face Interpretation Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £450,000
  - Signed Date: 29/09/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030630-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-12-09T10:25:03.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T13:22:25.252Z
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