Buyer Name: Forth Valley College
Buyer Address: Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, UKM76, FK2 9AD
Contact Name: Ester Vasallo
Contact Email: procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1324403000
Communication Support Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
n/a
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Published
15 May 2025, 00:00
15 May 2025, 00:00
Deadline
17 Jun 2025, 12:00
17 Jun 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
79540000
79540000
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland
Open Public Contracts Scotland
Description
The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530454
Link Title: Communication Support Services
Link Description: The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.
Lots
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery
Documents
Document Title: Communication Support Services
Document Description: The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.
Document Title: Appendix A - Form of Tender
Document Title: Appendix B - Freedom of Information
Document Title: Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
Document Title: Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
Document Title: Appendix F - SCM RP Section 1
Document Title: Appendix E - Pricing Schedule
Document Title: Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire
Document Title: ISS-2025-03 Invitation to Tender
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