Tender

VRS / VRI Services

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Oct 2018 at 10:23

Tender

19 Oct 2018 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Police is currently seeking providers for Video Relay Services (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Services (VRIS) as part of an open tender process, classified under interpretation services. The procurement aims to enhance communication accessibility for individuals who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind, or hard of hearing. The tender is published as of 19th October 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th November 2018. The contract is anticipated to begin on 4th February 2019 and will last until 3rd February 2021, with a contract value estimated between £50,000 and £100,000. The services will be delivered primarily within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide accessible communication solutions tailored to the needs of individuals using British Sign Language or similar methods. With the contract facilitating vital contact services linked to the 101 emergency response framework, businesses in the communication services industry, particularly those focusing on inclusivity and accessibility, are encouraged to apply, potentially expanding their market reach and impact within public services.

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Notice Title

VRS / VRI Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire Police is seeking to implement Video Relay Service (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Services (VRIS) to provide an accessible first contact service for people who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing or use British Sign Language (BSL); or a derivative, such as Signed Supported English (SSE) or Makaton; to communicate. This links into the 101 service not 999 calls.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00ecb349-c842-482a-8eb4-8cb52fa636cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9ddf7a-7823-4c87-8ada-96db0246af3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Jim Bates
Contact Email
jim.bates8964@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162222222

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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