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Accessible Communications

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2018 at 15:32

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28 Mar 2018 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract titled "Accessible Communications", primarily focused on the delivery of accessible communication services for its Inspectorate and Engagement directorates. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to communications networks, and is located in London, England. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Prestige Network Ltd for a total value of £100,000. The contract period commenced on 30th November 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible communication services, including those that provide translations, Braille, British Sign Language videos, and alternative formats for documents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the CQC's preference for such organisations in this procurement process. Businesses with expertise in consulting, marketing, and related services can also potentially benefit from this contract as it encompasses a range of business services.

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Notice Title

Accessible Communications

Notice Description

CQC requires a management company to deliver all our accessible communications requirements. The contract will be used mainly by our Inspectorate and Engagement directorates. The bulk of the work will come from the Editorial and Planning Team within the Engagement directorate, as they coordinate the requests for alternative formats, including easy reads, Braille, British Sign Language video and audio, as well as requests for interpreters on our inspections, and creation of translated documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4965d57d-fc9c-4eeb-9967-ce0df56b1d7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Jacqueline Burn
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESTIGE NETWORK

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