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QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking proposals for the provision of COVID-19 accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read formats. The contract is classified under services for community support, aimed at enhancing engagement with individuals possessing poor literacy and the Deaf community. The tender period has concluded as of 23rd February 2021, while the contract is set to run from 22nd March 2021 until 22nd June 2021. This project is managed through an open procurement method, utilising the council's e-tendering system, In-tend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible educational materials, particularly those that create content for health and social services. Suppliers with expertise in producing easy read documentation, audio-visual materials, and engaging formats for the Deaf community would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful proposals will contribute to a vital public service while enhancing the supplier's visibility and credibility within this essential market sector.

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Notice Title

QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council Public Health is seeking for an opportunity to produce a proposal of how your organisations is able to develop and produce a suite of audio and BSL accessible education materials to support deeper engagement with those with poor literacy and the Deaf community to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats. The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 till 30th June 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 23rd February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

76460000 - Well-support services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 22 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMPLUS (FAIRCOMPLUS

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