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Choices College - BSL Communication Support - GSST - 2024/25 AY

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Feb 2025 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract to Deaf Umbrella Ltd for providing British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support a hearing-impaired student at Guy's & St. Thomas' for the 2024/25 academic year. The contract, under the education and training services category with CPV code 80000000, is valued at £62,700. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period will run from 9th September 2024 to 31st August 2025, with services being provided in the London area (postal code SE1 8UG).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and communication services, particularly those with expertise in providing bespoke BSL support. Businesses can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and expand their service offerings in specialised educational support. While this contract was directly awarded and may not accommodate SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specifically, it establishes a benchmark for other similar tenders to drive future business engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Choices College - BSL Communication Support - GSST - 2024/25 AY

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded Deaf Umbrella Ltd the contract to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters for a hearing-impaired student in the Guy's & St. Thomas' area for the 2024/25 academic year. The interpreters will provide 1:1 communication support, as specified in the student's Education, Health, and Care Plan, during their placement in the Supported Internship Programme. This service will assist the student in communication, safety procedures, and task completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0bfa69-3544-4fa1-9e0e-7f8351a61c74
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEAF UMBRELLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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