Communication Support Services

A Contract Award Notice
by FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
1 year (est.)
Value
£308K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
09 Jan 2026
Delivery
To 04 Jan 2027 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Forth Valley College campuses in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The required services include, but are not limited to: Communication Support Workers (CSWs) to provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language (BSL) and to provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning (Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) Definition: Sign Language Interpreter). BSL Interpreters to provide BSL interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom.

Award Detail

1 Prestige Network (Newbury)
  • Reference: iss-2025-03
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £308,107
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Service Delivery 20.0
Relationships and Delivering Outcomes 15.0
Service Delivery Resources 13.0
Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks 7.0
Community and Added Value Services 5.0
Fair Work Practices 5.0
Sustainability 5.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

As a minimum Tenderers must complete and submit the following: SPD Response on PCS Appendix A - Form of Tender Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix E - Pricing Schedule Appendix F - SCM RP: Section 1 Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire The Agreement is for a period of 1 year. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for 3 further period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements. The total value of the contract has been calculated for a period of 4 years including optional extensions. (SC Ref:820155)

Reference

  • FTS 001782-2026

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