Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Contact person: Mrs Laura A Shaw
Telephone: +44 7811592949
E-mail: laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Student Communication Support Services
Reference number: UOS-35855-2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79540000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of BSL Interpretation Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
98300000
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Glasgow
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Electronic Note taking
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
98300000
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Glasgow
II.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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Live Remote Captioning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
98300000
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/06/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please download and complete the attached questionnaire by close of business Thursday 29th May 2025
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798833.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/05/2025