Tender

Invitation to Quote for an Interpretation and Translation Service for Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing People in Shropshire

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2024 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has issued an Invitation to Quote for a contract titled "Interpretation and Translation Service for Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing People in Shropshire". This contract, classified under the industry category of translation services (CPV code 79530000), is aimed at providing comprehensive interpretation and sign language services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 23rd December 2024. The contract, valued at £43,500, will commence on 1st April 2025 and run for a period of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing translation and interpretation services, particularly those with expertise in British sign language and other communication support for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a good understanding of Shropshire’s health and care system, capable of managing both in-house and freelance communication professionals, would be well-suited for this contract. Successful bidders will benefit from fixed annual payments of £14,500, with additional costs covered subject to prior agreement with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for an Interpretation and Translation Service for Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing People in Shropshire

Notice Description

Shropshire Council is seeking a provider who has a good working knowledge of Shropshire, it's health and care system and Voluntary and community sector and is inviting quotations for a 3-year contract to provide Interpretation and sign language services for Deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing people within Shropshire, which will take the form of: * British sign language/English interpreters * Deafblind interpreters * Lipspeakers * Speech-to-text operators * Notetakers * Sight translations of written documents into British sign language * Translation of written documents into British sign language onto DVD/digital files * Telephone interpretations * An out of hours and emergency message service and * To coordinate this provision, via a comprehensive booking service using both in-house and freelance Communication Professionals. The contract will be effective from 1st April 2025 and will be for a period of 3 years. Contract payments will be fixed at PS14,500 per annum Any additional cost not set out in the contract will be paid with prior discussion and agreement from the Council, at a half hourly rate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21b63d3c-2dea-4908-af7a-99da995e62eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d1d8e9-e577-4421-9fc1-fd5eb8559fad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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