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Contract 225 - Interpreter Services (Hearing)

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2018 at 10:57

Award Notice
Tender

29 Jun 2018 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Wigan Council, which is seeking to provide Interpreter Services (Hearing) under Contract 225, aimed at ensuring equitable access to services for individuals with sensory impairments in the Borough of Wigan. The contract, valued at £225,000, falls under the health and social work services category, with an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 27 July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018, with a duration until 30 September 2023. Notably, the contract is currently active, having been awarded on 17 September 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in sign language interpreting and communication support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer diverse communication services to enhance accessibility for individuals with sensory challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could help such businesses expand their portfolios and contribute positively to community services in the North West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract 225 - Interpreter Services (Hearing)

Notice Description

Under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010, to ensure Wigan Council is providing an interpretation service. Wigan Council is seeking to provide sign language interpreting and communication support services to people affected by sensory impairment to ensure that they have the same access to the breadth of services within the Borough of Wigan that are afforded to the wider community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34416256-71d4-46fe-9150-46fc043d806b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d609b190-1149-477a-9b8e-02068a2d3fb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 3DS
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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