Planning

Communication Professionals

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

31 Jan 2018 at 14:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Mar 2017 at 14:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Communication Professionals." The organisation is seeking to engage service providers for various communication support roles, including advocates for mental health and learning disabilities, BSL interpreters, and other specialised communication services. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, with the intent to gather expressions of interest from potential providers by then.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in communication and support services for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs. Businesses that provide trained advocates, interpreters, and related communication services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on inclusive communication solutions could attract organisations that are keen to collaborate closely with healthcare providers and contribute positively to patient care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Professionals

Notice Description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for the following services: * Advocate for people with a mental health need * Advocate for people with learning disabilities * BSL interpreter * BSL interpreter (hands-on signing) * BSL interpreter (visual frame signing) * BSL interpreter Sign-Supported English (SSE) * Deafblind block alphabet interpreter * Deafblind communicator-guide * Deafblind haptic communication interpreter * Deafblind intervenor * Deafblind manual alphabet interpreter * Deafblind manual interpreter * Learning disability communication support worker * Lipspeaker * Notetaker * Speech-to-text reporter (STTR) If you are a provider of any of the services above please send an expression of interest to the email address provided confirming which services you can provide and whether they are available 24/7 or not.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee882d77-f14c-44b7-8df1-43a8f86f7c24
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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