Award

Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

22 Aug 2024 at 13:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation" under the CPV code 79540000, which pertains to interpretation services. The contract is valued at £800,000 and spans from 15 August 2024 to 14 August 2026, with a potential one-year extension. This contract, which falls under the services category, uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The main location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 22 August 2024, following the end of the tender period on 11 July 2024.

This opportunity fosters business growth by offering a substantial contract to deliver highly specialised services in British Sign Language content, translation, and interpretation. It is suitable for businesses with expertise in delivering bespoke and ad hoc interpretation solutions. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it best suits established companies capable of long-term service commitments. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this contract, indicating a preference for organisations with significant resources and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation

Notice Description

The requirement is for a single supplier for British Sing Language content, translation and interpreting for 2 years (plus one year extension option). Exact deliverables are bespoke and ad hoc and to be agreed between the commissioning unit and the Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa0c5d4-0fb5-4c4d-8fd3-a90750d3ecd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY

Further Information

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