Award

VRS / VRI Services

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

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Award

26 Feb 2019 at 07:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Police has awarded a contract for Video Relay Services (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Services (VRIS) aimed at enhancing communication for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or use British Sign Language (BSL). This initiative, falling within the interpretation services sector, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed through an open procedure, and the contract was officially awarded on 7th February 2019, with a contract period running from 11th February 2019 to 10th February 2022, plus an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum contract value set at £15,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and communication services, particularly those able to cater to the needs of the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Companies with capabilities in providing VRS or VRIS solutions may find this market expanding, especially as inclusive communication services become increasingly prioritised by public organisations. Organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well positioned to engage with this procurement, given the emphasis on community-focused service delivery by the buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRS / VRI Services

Notice Description

Contract award Leicestershire Police is seeking to implement Video Relay Service (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Services (VRIS) to provide an accessible first contact service for people who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing or use British Sign Language (BSL); or a derivative, such as Signed Supported English (SSE) or Makaton; to communicate. This links into the 101 service not 999 calls. Additional information: This is a contract award notice. The contract award value given is for three years and there is an option is extend for a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a6723f2-d3dc-4de7-b3ba-b1a3dbb6e4ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8220c2da-7dc0-4e80-bfed-5c99c1872c51
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2022 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Jim Bates
Contact Email
jim.bates8964@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162222222

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERPRETERNOW

Further Information

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