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    ContractsInterpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement
    Awarded contract

    Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement

    Awarded
    £20m
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Scottish Ministers seek framework suppliers to deliver interpreting, translation, transcription, and sign language services across four specialized service lots to Scottish public sector organizations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 31 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £20m
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £20,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    5 suppliers
    • GC
      Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd
    Lead contractor
  1. GL
    Global Language Services Ltd
    Consortium partner
  2. LL
    Language Line Limited (trading as LanguageLine Solutions)
    Consortium partner
  3. DL
    DA Languages Limited
    Consortium partner
  4. SS
    Sign Solutions
    Consortium partner
  5. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    31 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Scottish Ministers are establishing a multi-lot Framework Agreement for interpreting, translation, and transcription services across the Scottish Public Sector. This framework agreement will serve Framework Public Bodies and consists of four specialized lots: Lot 1: Face to Face Interpreting Services - Comprehensive in-person interpreting between English and a wide range of spoken languages and dialects, and between those languages as needed. Lot 2: Telephone and Video Interpreting Services - Remote interpreting via telephone and video conferencing between English and multiple spoken languages, including scheduled video interpreting services accessible through either the Framework Public Body's or Contractor's video portal. Lot 3: Translation and Transcription Services - Professional translation and transcription of documents, recordings, and electronic media between English and a wide range of languages, including English-to-English transcription services. Lot 4: Sign Language Services - Both face-to-face British and International sign language interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services to meet current and evolving public sector needs. Suppliers may bid for one or multiple lots. All services must be delivered to high accuracy standards to support the diverse communication needs of Scottish public sector organizations.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, Scottish Government has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd1× · 13%
    2. Jump Research1× · 13%
    3. Union Direct1× · 13%
    4. Clifford Chance LLP1× · 13%
    5. Smarts1× · 13%
    6. Arteus Ltd1× · 13%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-04c86a

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    Scottish Government
    Sector
    Professional Services