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Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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07 Apr 2022 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers," targeting the miscellaneous services industry. This tender was initiated on March 1, 2022, with a contract period extending until February 28, 2025, and a total contract value of £584,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on November 18, 2021, and the award was published on April 7, 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of disability support services, particularly those providing British Sign Language interpretation and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in workplace adjustments or have experience in supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. Engaging with such tenders can enhance service outreach while contributing to inclusivity initiatives within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers

Notice Description

The provision of workplace adjustments is a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Disability and Workplace Adjustment Team, (DWAT), (formally known as DPST - Disability Policy Support Team) support the implementation of workplace adjustments for employees with disabilities and long term health conditions in FCDO. This includes the provision of support for employees who are deaf and hard of hearing through face-to-face interpretation for employees who are deaf using expert British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and Lip speakers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de62124c-f15a-4a57-8d27-5fcce712f37c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£584,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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