Award

Communicator Guide Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2018 at 13:40

Tender

21 May 2018 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a tender for the "Communicator Guide Service," aimed at providing services for sensory impaired individuals across Staffordshire. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on translation and interpretation services, with a total value of £1,000,000. The tender period concluded on 21st June 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2018, lasting until 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for competitive bidding from interested parties.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services or have expertise in supporting individuals with sensory impairments. Companies capable of providing qualified "Communicator Guides" to assist clients in both domestic and community settings would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses should ensure they register their interest on the provided e-tendering platform to participate effectively.

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Notice Title

Communicator Guide Service

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking tenders for a framework of organisations for the provision of 'Communicator Guide Services' to support sensory impaired service users across the County of Staffordshire by suitably trained and qualified 'Communicator Guides.' They would support service users either in their home or elsewhere within the County in accordance with their personalised individual support plan to achieve their chosen outcomes, and or to assist a Social worker to communicate at the client's initial assessment and/or at reviews. Qualifying persons would have dual sensory impairment, or physical disabilities which include dual sensory impairment or health or age related problems and have been assessed as capable of benefiting from the service. There will be no guaranteed hours and payment will be based on the actual service delivered, there is a fixed Rate per hour of PS19.30. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com Suppliers should register onto the system (if they have not already done so) by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity but searching for reference number SCHG00169. It is essential that you register your interest on both our websites: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/home.aspx https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Additional information: The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SCHG00169 Communicator Guide Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2466f67b-ed4f-43de-a75b-3b7a2a9972ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABOUT ME CARE & SUPPORT

DEAF SUPPORT & CARE SERVICES

SENSE

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