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Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are D/deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2022 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council seeking providers for Interpreting and Communication Services tailored for individuals who are D/deaf and Deafblind. The framework, which started on 17th June 2019, is structured to run until 16th June 2023. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having been officially published on 5th August 2021, with an end date for tender submissions on 7th September 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and services will be delivered within England, specifically from Maidstone, where the council is based. This open procurement method allows new suppliers to enter the framework every two months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services for the D/deaf and Deafblind community, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). With a diverse range of service categories like face-to-face interpreting, transcription, and video interpreting, companies offering these services can effectively engage in the competitive process. The need for compliant service providers ensures that businesses adhering to minimum standards have a viable chance to expand their client base through this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are D/deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)

Notice Description

The Council has set up a Framework for Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind to allow the Council to buy communication services from a list of approved providers who meet a certain set of minimum standards. The framework commenced on 17th June 2019 and will run until 16th June 2023. The framework opens every two months for new tender applications. Services which will be commissioned under the Framework will fall into one of the following disciplines. Applicants may apply to join the Framework within one of more of these disciplines (please download the Invitation to Tender for a list of the sub-lotting structure): Lot 1 - Face-to-face Interpreting Services (Verbal) Lot 2 - Face-to-face Interpreting Services (Non-Verbal) Lot 3 - Transcription Lot 4 - Lip Speakers Lot 5 - Speech to Text Reporters Lot 6 - Deaf Relay Lot 7 - Translation Lot 8 - Video Interpreting Services Lot 9 - Other Sign Language Interpreting from an International Range of Languages Lot 10 - Trainee Interpreters Expression of Interest and Tender Process Expressions of Interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity. The anticipated tendering schedule is as follows: Invitation to Tender opens - 07/08/2021 Last date for clarification questions - 01/09/2021 Invitation to tender closes - 07/09/2021, 12 noon Evaluation period - 08/09/2021 - 30/09/2021 Anticipated contract start date - 01/11/2021 Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communications through the Kent Business Portal via the Discussion facility. Tendering Schedule This Framework will be opened for applications from new entrants every two months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c648add-9fb0-4f85-b1dd-fbaf74d0f8dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 16 Jun 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUE WHITEWOOD SIGN LANGUAGE & LIP READING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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