Tender

Interpretation and translation service for deaf, deaf blind and hard of hearing people in Shropshire

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 08:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Interpretation and translation services for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing people in Shropshire. The service is aimed at enhancing communication accessibility within the community and will encompass a range of offerings such as British sign language interpretation, lipspeaking, notetaking, and emergency cover, under a three-year contract commencing from 1st April 2022. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23rd December 2021. The contract is valued at £43,500 and falls under the services category, specifically relating to translation services within the West Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in British sign language and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and enhance their visibility within the public sector, ultimately contributing to community welfare while facilitating business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and translation service for deaf, deaf blind and hard of hearing people in Shropshire

Notice Description

Shropshire Council is seeking a provider who has a good working knowledge of Shropshire, it's health and care system and Voluntary and community sector and is inviting quotations for a 3-year contract to provide Interpretation and sign language services for Deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing people within Shropshire, which will take the form of: * British sign language/English interpreters * Deafblind interpreters * Lipspeakers * Speech-to-text operators * Notetakers * Sight translations of written documents into British sign language * Translation of written documents into British sign language onto DVD/digital files * Telephone interpretations * Twenty-four-hour emergency cover, and * To coordinate this provision, via a comprehensive booking service using both in-house and freelance Communication Professionals. Please see the attached quotation document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40375551-5f95-4688-8410-150e4cd2fb3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4378ade-49d2-46e5-95f7-68cb2dffe320
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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