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
2 buyers
- Forth Valley College Falkirk
1 supplier
- Prestige Network Newbury
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)
|
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