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OF758 British Sign Language (BSL) Translation services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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13 May 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a contract for British Sign Language (BSL) translation services through an open tender process. The procurement, which falls under the categories of information film production and interpretation services, is valued at £44,000 and is set to run from 12th April 2021 until 31st March 2023. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the award being officially published on 13th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in translation and interpretation services, especially those specialising in British Sign Language. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract, which aims to enhance accessibility in educational communications for students. Firms with a proven track record in producing inclusive educational resources and materials will find this tender particularly relevant to their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OF758 British Sign Language (BSL) Translation services

Notice Description

Ofqual is seeking a supplier to produce versions of Ofqual communications in British Sign Language (BSL). Since 2020, we have produced BSL versions of a number of documents aimed at a student audience. Previous examples include the Student Guide to post-16 qualification results that was published in summer 2020. We intend to produce similar types of videos in 2021 and future years, and are looking to appoint a supplier for 2 years in the first instance, on a call-off contract. Other central Government departments, such as The Department for Education, may also choose to commission similar work via this call-off contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72663b90-91fa-4e29-a86e-b0ae78b227da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9e685f-303a-4b0d-8014-c957d9e1a556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Commercial Department
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARION INTERPRETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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