Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1463702670
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
Telephone
+44 1463704054
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
one.1) Name and addresses
High Life Highland
12-13 Ardross Street
Inverness
IV3 5NS
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Telephone
+44 1349781700
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.highlifehighland.com
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23042
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law
- NHS Highland
- Advice Agency Network – example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
- High Life Highland
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Interpretation Services Framework
Reference number
HC/CEO/INTER/2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.
The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are:
- The Highland Council
- NHS Highland
- Advice Agency Network – example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council)
- High Life Highland
The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £850,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Face to Face Interpretation Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
The Highlands and Argyll and Bute area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Framework Agreement Value:
The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework.
The Highland Council GBP 100,000
NHS Highland GBP 100,000
HLH GBP 100
Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital Interpretation
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
The Highlands and Argyll and Bute area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework.
The Highland Council GBP 100,000
NHS Highland GBP 100,000
HLH GBP 100
Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-012626
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Digital Interpretation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Global Language Services Ltd
Craig House, 64 Darnley Street
Glasgow
G41 2SE
Telephone
+44 1414293429
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.globallanguageservices.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DA Languages Limited
Statham House, Talbot Road, Stretford
Manchester
M32 0FP
Telephone
+44 1619282533
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd
180 Hope Street, 3rd Floor
Glasgow
G2 2UE
Telephone
+44 1413328889
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Face to Face Interpretation Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Global Language Services Ltd
Craig House, 64 Darnley Street
Glasgow
G41 2SE
Telephone
+44 1414293429
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.globallanguageservices.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DA Languages Limited
Statham House, Talbot Road, Stretford
Manchester
M32 0FP
Telephone
+44 1619282533
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd
180 Hope Street, 3rd Floor
Glasgow
G2 2UE
Telephone
+44 1413328889
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £450,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:676562)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sherriff Court
Inverness
Country
United Kingdom