Sign Language and Associated Services

Concepts

• interpretation services
• edinburgh
• spcb
• sign language interpretation services
• communication support services
• british sign language
• sign languages
• spcb sign language requirements
• american sign language
• language

Location

The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

Description

The SPCB requires a Contractor to provide Sign Language Interpretation services and other associated services. The main requirement is for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must provide simultaneous BSL interpreting for parliamentary business as requested. This will be filmed live, broadcast on the BSL Channel on SPTV, and archived. It will also be posted on the Parliament’s social media accounts and may be used by other broadcasters either live or later. The Contractor must also provide other sign languages or supporting services as required. Additional sign languages and communication support services which will be in scope of the Contract, include, but are not limited to: - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language.

Total Quantity or Scope

The SPCB require a Contractor to provide Sign Language Interpretation and associated services. The objective of this Contract is to enable people living in Scotland who are hard of hearing, D/deaf or Deafblind, or who have other communication support needs, to engage with the Scottish Parliament and participate meaningfully in parliamentary business, public engagement activities and events. The Contractor must work cooperatively with the SPCB to find a solution to all SPCB sign language requirements. As a minimum, the Contractor must provide the following Services: - BSL interpreting of First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) which are broadcast live and shown to visitors within the Chamber gallery and Main Hall; BSL interpreting of other Parliamentary business, which may also be filmed or broadcast either live or later. - Interpreting for Scottish Parliament events, including ceremonial events such as the opening of Parliament or engagement events such as the Festival of Politics. Some of these events will also be filmed, broadcast and archived. - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for witnesses giving evidence to committees - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for participants in engagement activities including workshops, focus groups, educational sessions, tours, and meetings - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for visitors to the Scottish Parliament accessing parliamentary services and facilities. Most requirements are expected to be for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. … - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language. It is understood this may require the Contractor to work with Sub-Contractors or freelancers who don’t usually work in Scotland on occasion; all such requirements will be discussed with the Contractor as required. Parliamentary business and major events will normally be filmed and broadcast live on SPTV. Footage is subsequently made available through the Video Archive on SPTV and posted on the Parliament’s YouTube channel. Some requirements may also be broadcast by external broadcasters. Filmed parliamentary business and events that include BSL interpreting will also be posted on the Parliament’s BSL Facebook Group and shared through other social media channels. Requirements for live interpreting of parliamentary business which is broadcast will always be in BSL and are expected to be the main requirement of the Contract. The Contractor must be able to provide this Service to a high standard.

Renewal Options

36 month extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79540000 - Interpretation services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note that there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract to which a pass/fail marking will attach. Bidders will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool (CSPST). A link to CSPST can be found here: https://cyberassessment.gov.scot. The questionnaire will be aligned to a Cyber Risk Profile that has been established for the contract, based on the SPCB’s assessment of cyber risk. Further details can be found in the Tender Invitation Letter. A contract condition for this procurement requires the bidder to comply with minimum security requirements. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18555. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It is considered that a proportionate community benefit for this Contract would be for the Contractor to facilitate opportunities for work experience, training and skills development for students in Scotland through the delivery of this Contract. (SC Ref:648951)