Tender

PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jan 2025 at 19:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of interpreting services for deaf, blind, and dual sensory-impaired individuals, including lip-speakers, note-takers, speech-to-text services, deaf relay, and sign language interpreters. This procurement, titled "PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory," falls under the services category (CPV 79540000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd March 2025. The contract is valued at £66,000 and will commence on 1st June 2025, lasting until 31st May 2027. It follows an open procurement procedure, using an open method below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in interpretation services to expand their client base by securing a contract with a prominent healthcare institution. Companies that provide high-quality interpreting services for individuals with sensory impairments, including SMEs and VCSEs, would be well-suited to participate. Winning this contract could enhance the service provider's reputation and lead to further opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting Supplier to tender to supply interpreting services for deaf, blind, deaf-blind people, lip-speakers, note-takers, Speech-to-text, Deaf Relay and sign language interpreters across its facilities in Berkshire. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c9409fc-e68c-4d84-b677-4593fbd81b07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0c2514-6359-4726-b274-bbb6439b8341
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
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 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
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
BHFT Anana Issahaku
Contact Email
anana.issahaku@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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