Award

Online BSL Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, facilitated by Sheffield City Council, involves the provision of online British Sign Language (BSL) services. The objective is to enhance service accessibility for deaf citizens interacting with the Council via telephone or video. The contract falls under the interpretation services category (CPV 79540000) and targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 20th May 2026, with the active contract running from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award, valued at £35,000, to SignLive Ltd trading as Convo.

This online BSL service contract offers substantial growth potential for businesses in the interpretation services sector, particularly those focussed on digital and accessible communication services. With a direct award approach, small and medium enterprises might find opportunities to collaborate or provide supplementary services. Given the contract's emphasis on inclusivity and digital interaction, businesses with innovative communication technologies or specialised support for accessibility may find promising avenues for expansion and partnership.

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Notice Title

Online BSL Services

Notice Description

To enable citizens to have the best service possible when interacting with the Council, we provide an online sign language service across all customer facing services. This service aids citizens via telephone or via video who are deaf so they can interact with the Council the same as an able body person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9784d371-0e9a-4aca-895e-ea54892cc2a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNLIVE LTD TRADING AS CONVO

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