Tender

Accessible Information Framework Agreement

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

31 Jan 2023 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England has issued a tender for an "Accessible Information Framework Agreement." The procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement for providing staff members with policies, reports, communications, and training materials in alternative accessible formats in accordance with the Disability Unit accessible communications formats. This opportunity falls under the services category and involves translation services, document management services, and other related services. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with a tender deadline set for March 02, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to begin on April 01, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The total value of the contract is £90,000 in GBP.

This tender by NHS England presents business growth opportunities for companies offering services such as translation, document management, and communication services tailored to different accessible formats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in Easy Read, Audio, Plain English, BSL, Braille, Moon, and other accessible formats can find this tender suitable for their offerings. The procurement method employed is an 'Open procedure (below threshold)', allowing a fair chance for a diverse range of businesses to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessible Information Framework Agreement

Notice Description

NHS England are seeking to establish a framework agreement that will allow the organisation to be able to provide staff members with policies, reports, communications and training materials in alternative accessible formats in line with the Disability Unit accessible communications formats. Formats required include: * Easy Read * Audio (audiotape, digital audio files, for example MP3 format, CD-ROM, CD) * Plain English * BSL * Braille and Moon Work will be required on an ad hoc basis with departments seeking quotations at the time Documents may be accessed at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2041dc14-5223-4ba6-91ef-590e43180b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076acdd4-71af-4f92-ad20-33eaf630508e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

30237470 - Braille pads

32552160 - Telephones for hearing-impaired

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

64216200 - Electronic information services

72212310 - Document creation software development services

72512000 - Document management services

79131000 - Documentation services

79530000 - Translation services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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