Tender

GSV2417 - British Sign Language

UK PARLIAMENT

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Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament has initiated a tender process with the title "GSV2417 - British Sign Language" in the services category. The aim is to appoint a single supplier to provide British Sign Language interpretation for broadcast coverage of House of Commons proceedings. The tender deadline is set for 15th September 2022, with a contract period starting on 13th October 2022 and ending on 12th October 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement process by the UK Parliament presents an opportunity for businesses involved in television services, social services, television broadcast transmission services, telecommunication services, and interactive television to participate. The successful supplier will need to provide BSL interpreters for broadcast coverage of key Chamber sessions. Companies looking to offer inclusive services through BSL interpretation have until 15/09/2022 to submit their tenders using the UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSV2417 - British Sign Language

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for broadcast coverage of House of Commons proceedings in order to deliver on the Authority's commitment to inclusivity and reaching wider audiences with accessible services. The successful supplier will be required to provide BSL interpreters for broadcast coverage of all departmental Questions, Urgent Questions (UQs) and Statements in the Commons. These "Questions and Statements" constitute the key scrutiny business of the Chamber and are held at the start of the sitting day. Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV2417 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 15/09/2022. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359a206a-e43d-40c4-87fd-a2800a7246e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

64224000 - Teleconferencing services

64228100 - Television broadcast transmission services

85320000 - Social services

92220000 - Television services

92225000 - Interactive television

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2022 - 12 Oct 2027 Over 5 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
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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