Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Location

City of Glasgow College

Description

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

Renewal Options

2 x 12 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79540000 - Interpretation services

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** In an open tendering procedure prior to any award being made the successful bidder must provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification Questionnaire. All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-T. Appendix A – Form of Tender; Appendix B – Freedom of Information; Appendix C – SUSTAIN Supply Chain Code of Conduct; Appendix E – PECOS Supplier Adoption Form; Appendix G - GDPR Assurance Assessment (Processor) Appendix N – Declaration of Conflict of Interest; Appendix O – Declaration of Non-Involvement of Human Trafficking; Appendix P – Declaration of Non-Involvement of Serious Organised Crime; Appendix Q – Prompt Payment Certificate; In the case of an open tender this information will not be required to be uploaded and submitted with the bid, but will instead be requested by the College following the conclusion of the evaluation of the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Questionnaires and prior to the award of the tender. Failure to provide this information or in the event that the information provided does not support or evidence the statements made within the Qualification Questionnaire, will invalidate any bid. In this scenario the College will seek to obtain the relevant information and evidence from the second highest scoring bidder and so on, and upon verification will award the contract to this bidder instead. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is project_29155 For more information see: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/p... The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29155. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: City of Glasgow College is fully committed to incorporating Community Benefits through this procurement. Considerations to be given to how the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Glasgow could be improved both during the process and on an on-going basis. To this end, the Successful Bidder is encouraged to implement a range of initiatives to achieve the relevant improvements to include, but not limited to: Local employment, training and apprenticeships Bidders will make proposals around these as part of their tender submission and once agreed by City of Glasgow College, will become a contractual obligation for the Successful Bidder. (SC Ref:753828) (SC Ref:797620)