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Accessible Communications

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently concluding the procurement process for the contract titled "Accessible Communications," which falls under the services category, specifically related to business services such as law, consulting, and related fields. This contract, valued at £120,000, will be effective from 15 March 2021 until 14 March 2023, and addresses the organisation's accessible communication needs, particularly focusing on services for its Inspectorate and Engagement directorates in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 18 December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessible communication services, including those providing easy read documents, Braille, British Sign Language video and audio, translation services, and interpretation services. Businesses capable of meeting the diverse range of accessible communication requirements outlined by the CQC could find substantial prospects for growth and collaboration within this framework, particularly to support the delivery of critical services aimed at improving accessibility in health and social care inspections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessible Communications

Notice Description

CQC requires a management company to deliver all our accessible communications requirements. The contract will be used mainly by our Inspectorate and Engagement directorates. The bulk of the work will come from the Editorial and Planning Team within the Engagement directorate, as they coordinate the requests for alternative formats, including easy reads, Braille, British Sign Language video and audio, as well as requests for interpreters on our inspections, and creation of translated documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcf1edb-6ce5-4560-b91e-cb3afadfd3ad
Current Stage
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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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 1-2 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4BA
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
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESTIGE NETWORK

Further Information

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