Tender

QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2021 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read". This procurement, categorised under community service provisions within the health sector, is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and submissions must be lodged by noon on 23rd February 2021. The resulting contract will commence on 21st March 2021 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. Potential suppliers should register on the In-tend e-tendering system to participate in this process.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses that specialise in the development of accessible educational materials, including those experienced in producing audio-visual content tailored for individuals with poor literacy and within the Deaf community. Companies focusing on health communication, easy read formats, and video production would benefit from participating. Engaging in this project not only meets a vital community need but also enables businesses to expand their footprint in the public health sector while enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council Public Health is seeking for an opportunity to produce a proposal of how your organisations is able to develop and produce a suite of audio and BSL accessible education materials to support deeper engagement with those with poor literacy and the Deaf community to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats. The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 till 30th June 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 23rd February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1030b41-cc51-4bdd-a462-d0d6fe757582
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

76460000 - Well-support services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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