Tender

Accessible Materials

N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2018 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2018 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is currently conducting a tender for "Accessible Materials," aimed at enhancing accessibility to its services for individuals with learning disabilities and those facing literacy challenges. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on design support services. The tender is in the planning stage, with a competitive quotation method being employed. The tender period ends on 9 March 2018, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2019. The delivery is to occur at an address in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to vital public health initiatives. Businesses that specialise in creating accessible content, such as easy-read materials and online educational resources, as well as those offering training and consultancy services in accessibility improvements, are encouraged to apply. Engaging in this tender can enhance a company's profile and foster partnerships with a leading public health organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessible Materials

Notice Description

NHSBSA provide a range of nationwide central services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients and the public. These include NHS Dental Services, NHS Prescription Services, the European Health Insurance Card and NHS Help with Health Costs. NHSBSA is working to redesign many of our patient facing services. The programme of work will improve accessibility to our services and information for people with learning disabilities and those who struggle with literacy. A supplier is required to create easy read versions of existing patient facing information in a format suitable for print and online, produce online videos and assist in improving accessibility to our services in the form of training sessions, focus groups, steering groups etc. over the next 12 months. Additional information: Please e-mail Julie.davison8@nhs.net when you have registered on Bravo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ca4278c-ee2b-4c2e-811a-c371f606dc9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce00ea7-abed-47af-b8a0-e2ee050d3d32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Julie Davison
Contact Email
julie.davison8@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0191 203 5075

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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