Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Contact
Mrs Laura A Shaw
Telephone
+44 7811592949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Student Communication Support Services
Reference number
UOS-35855-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Lot 1: Provision of BSL Interpretation Services
The University of Strathclyde requires BSL Interpreters and Communication Support Workers to provide BSL interpreting for students both in a classroom setting and out-with to enable deaf students to fully participate and engage with their learning and any other study related activities.
Lot 2: Electronic Note taking
The university of Strathclyde requires Electronic Notetakers (ENT) to provide notes for students who are deaf or have hearing loss in live time during any study related activities including lectures, seminars and meetings. The ENT will type a summary of what’s being said into their computer, with the text appearing on the student’s screen, to enable the student to interact with the ENT and add their own notes, as required.
Lot 3: Live Remote Captioning
The University of Strathclyde requires Live Remote Captioning (LRC) to be typed by palantypists who are accessing audio remotely, to enable students to access captions on their own device via a web interface.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of BSL Interpretation Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde requires BSL Interpreters and Communication Support Workers to provide BSL interpreting for students both in a classroom setting and out-with to enable deaf students to fully participate and engage with their learning and any other study related activities.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Electronic Note taking
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The university of Strathclyde requires Electronic Notetakers (ENT) to provide notes for students who are deaf or have hearing loss in live time during any study related activities including lectures, seminars and meetings. The ENT will type a summary of what’s being said into their computer, with the text appearing on the student’s screen, to enable the student to interact with the ENT and add their own notes, as required.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Live Remote Captioning
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde requires Live Remote Captioning (LRC) to be typed by palantypists who are accessing audio remotely, to enable students to access captions on their own device via a web interface.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please download and complete the attached questionnaire by close of business Thursday 29th May 2025
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(SC Ref:798833)