Award

Accessible Communications

CARE QUALITY COMMISISON

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Award

03 Apr 2024 at 10:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for the provision of accessible communications. The contract is valued at £370,000 and is awarded to DA Languages Limited. The procurement was carried out through the CCS Languages Services Framework RM6141, and the Contract Period is from 15th March 2024 to 14th March 2027. The buying organisation is the Care Quality Commission located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The procurement method used is selective, with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024.

This contract for accessible communications presents opportunities for businesses in typesetting, video-conferencing, sound recordings, translation services, proofreading, interpretation, graphic design, and other related services. Businesses involved in language services and communication solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Care Quality Commission aims to enhance the accessibility of their communications, providing a significant opportunity for businesses to contribute to this important aspect of their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessible Communications

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission requires a supplier to delivery all our accessible communications, including easy reads, Braille, British Sign Language & Translators. The procurement was undertaken through the CCS Languages Services Framework RM6141 - Lot 1 National Managed Service, following the Further Competition Process The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 054

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b761be4-cb1b-425f-8fb2-d7651a5ab06b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32353000 - Sound recordings

48521000 - Music or sound editing software package

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

64211000 - Public-telephone services

72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services

75230000 - Justice services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822300 - Typesetting services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISISON
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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