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Communication Support Services

Forth Valley College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forth Valley College

Buyer Address: Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, UKM76, FK2 9AD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ester Vasallo

Contact Email: procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1324403000

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
308107.0 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 11:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79540000 - Interpretation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Prestige Network Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.

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Opportunity Context

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: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Relationships and Delivering Outcomes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery Resources

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community and Added Value Services

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work Practices

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability

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