Tender

British Sign Language Interpreting Services and DeafBlind Communicator Guide Services

NHS LEEDS CCG

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Tender

30 Jan 2019 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group is currently inviting quotations for British Sign Language Interpreting Services and DeafBlind Communicator Guide Services to support deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals in Leeds. This tender, classified under health and social work services, has a total budget of £60,000 and covers a contract period from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline of 21st February 2019. This opportunity aims to enhance patient accessibility to various healthcare services provided by Leeds CCG and its associated GP practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing interpreting and communication support for individuals with hearing impairments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their community impact, and contribute positively to inclusive healthcare in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Sign Language Interpreting Services and DeafBlind Communicator Guide Services

Notice Description

The Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting quotations from organisations that would like the opportunity to provide British Sign Language Interpreting services and Deafblind Communicator Guide services for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people in Leeds. The service will be provided for people who require appointments within: - The CCG commissioned services as listed in Annex 1 within the service specification - All Leeds CCG GP Practices (as listed in Annex 2 within the service specification), on a flexible basis, based on service user need but within General Practice core hours (Monday - Friday 8am - 6:30pm) and extended access hours (evenings Monday - Friday 6:30pm - 8pm and weekends 9am - 1pm) to support patients to access pre-bookable and urgent on the day appointments). This will provide an equitable service for all patients/service users who require additional support to attend face to face appointments. The total annual budget for this service (as detailed in the service specification) is PS60,000 with activity levels as detailed below: Service Description Annual activity: Sign Language Interpretation 550 units Deafblind Communicator Guide 100 units *1 unit= up to 2 hour appointment The provider will be required to deliver British Sign Language Interpretation and Deaf/Blind Communicator Guide services as described in this specification in keeping with the above activity plan. The provider will be required to provide additional information in support of any appointments which are 2 or more units so that the Commissioner can validate the activity. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying service specification. Additional information: RFQ documents can be downloaded by Registering an Interest in this opportunity on the NHS Sourcing Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fad75e5-265c-45e7-b597-6f3f54528468
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Non-EU Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEEDS CCG
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
leedsccg.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS16 6EB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Weetwood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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