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Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

City of Glasgow College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City of Glasgow College

Buyer Address: 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G4 0RF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Christopher Lawal

Contact Email: christopher.lawal@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1413755316

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
800000.0 GBP
Published
17 Jul 2025, 14:26
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79540000 - Interpretation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Topp Language Solutions, Just Sign Limited, SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED t/a Sign Language Interactions Ltd, Sign Solutions, Deaf Action
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Linguist Vetting and Selection

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Linguist Competency and Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Administration and Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Monitoring and Reviewing Performance

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work Practices

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Business Continuity Planning

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Global Climate & Ecological Emergency

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