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# Interpreting, Translation and Transcription

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpreting-translation-and-transcription-ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Scottish Government: "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £20,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Scottish Government](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/scottish-government-GB-PPON-PVCB-3739-TNGL)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Translation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpreting-translation-and-transcription-ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a`

## 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/interpreting-translation-and-transcription-ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/interpreting-translation-and-transcription-ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a#participate

## Description
Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services for Framework Public Bodies throughout the Scottish Public Sector. The Framework is a multi-lot/multi-supplier agreement and has 4 lots covering the provision of:
Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services
Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services
Lot 3 – Translation and Transcription Services
Lot 4 – Sign Language Services – British and International
Under Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services, the Contractor will provide a comprehensive face to face interpreting service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into English or other languages as requested by Framework Public Bodies
Under Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services, the Contractor will provide a telephone and video interpreting service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into English or other languages. This will include a scheduled video interpreting service for Framework Public Body assignments booked in advance. This can be either via the Framework Public Body video portal or via the Contractor video portal.
Under Lot 3 - Translation and Transcription Services, the Contractor will provide a translation and transcription service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into English or other languages as requested by Framework Public Bodies. The Contractor will also be required to provide an English-to-English service. The service required includes a highly accurate translation and transcription of style documentation, tapes and other forms of electronic media.
Under Lot 4 - Sign Language Services – British and International, the Contractor is required to provide both a comprehensive face to face sign language interpreting service and a Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) sign language service to fulfil the current and evolving needs of the Framework Public Bodies.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £9,000,000
- **Description:** Under Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services, the Contractor will provide a comprehensive face to face interpreting service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into English or othe...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Under Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services, the Contractor will provide a telephone and video interpreting service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into En...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 – Translation and Transcription Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,000,000
- **Description:** Under Lot 3 - Translation and Transcription Services, the Contractor will provide a translation and transcription service from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialects and from those languages and dialects into English or other lang...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 – Sign Language Services – British and International
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Under Lot 4 - Sign Language Services – British and International, the Contractor is required to provide both a comprehensive face to face sign language interpreting service and a Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) sign language service to fulfil the cur...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services (active)
  - Award id: `072462-2026-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Global Language Services Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36234`, `GB-FTS-32572`
  - Value: £9,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services (active)
  - Award id: `072462-2026-2`
  - Supplier(s): **DA Languages Limited, Language Line Limited (trading as LanguageLine Solutions)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-17971`, `GB-FTS-169648`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 – Translation and Transcription Services (active)
  - Award id: `072462-2026-3`
  - Supplier(s): **DA Languages Limited, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-17971`, `GB-FTS-36234`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 – Sign Language Services – British and International (active)
  - Award id: `072462-2026-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Sign Solutions**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:08006125`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpreting Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £9,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2 – Telephone and Video Conferencing Interpreting Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3 – Translation and Transcription Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 4 – Sign Language Services – British and International (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072462-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T07:56:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T11:31:54.257Z
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