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IICSA: 1181 - Specialist Support for Deaf Truth Participants

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17 Dec 2018 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a tender for "IICSA: 1181 - Specialist Support for Deaf Truth Participants," aimed at enhancing access for deaf participants in the Truth Project. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the tender stage and is set to close on 21st January 2019. The contract will begin on 15th February 2019 and run for one year until 14th February 2020. This opportunity also follows an open procurement method, allowing wider participation from interested providers.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing mental health support specifically tailored for deaf individuals. Firms that are registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and have experience working with disability services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The invitation to respond encourages a diverse array of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, ultimately promoting inclusivity and equity in service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IICSA: 1181 - Specialist Support for Deaf Truth Participants

Notice Description

The Inquiry recognises that the current processes for; raising awareness, answering questions, making bookings and delivering the Truth Project, are not inclusive of deaf people. It seeks through this procurement to provide equality of access to Deaf participants who: Use British Sign Langauge (BSL). Identify as deaf and do not use BSL but would find our existing routes and communications difficult to navigate. This is part of a wider approach that will seek to meet the needs of all deaf people in participating in the Truth Project. For the purposes of this project, the Inquiry is keen to work with organisations providing specialist mental health support to deaf people. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing commercial@iicsa.org.uk Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details The IICSA will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. The IICSA is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e175b5c-932f-485c-b321-10e1d62d6418
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2019 - 14 Feb 2020 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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