Tender

Provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within Somerset.

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Sep 2017 at 08:57

Tender

30 Aug 2017 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Somerset. The tender, which has a value of £74,999, aims to source suppliers who can provide interpreters and other support services. The tender period is set to close on 15th September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2017 and running until 30th September 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those with expertise in interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been marked suitable for such businesses. This could lead to growth in the sector by enabling companies to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within Somerset.

Notice Description

Somerset County Council is looking to source a supplier to provide help and support to individuals that are deaf, or hard of hearing, by providing Interpreters to provide communication support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76bc49db-6d08-4e17-a047-e496a7416b64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f837cc-3e23-430f-8452-597caf9c982e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£74,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bill Warden
Contact Email
bwarden@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823359295

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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