Award

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2021 at 10:01

Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind", aimed at establishing a framework to provide essential communication services. This tender is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in Maidstone, England. The framework commenced on 17 June 2019 and will continue until 16 June 2023, with the contract period starting from 1 February 2021. The final date for expressions of interest was set for 7 December 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those involved in interpreting for the Deaf and Deafblind communities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the framework's inclusive nature and the emphasis on minimum standards for service providers. Businesses with expertise in social services, particularly those that enhance accessibility, will find a conducive environment to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)

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 17 June 2019 and will run until 16 June 2023. The services to be commissioned under the framework will fall into one of the disciplines listed in this notice. 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). All expressions of interest in the opportunity must be submitted via the advert on the Kent Business Portal website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068f8c49-fcf8-4822-b379-a9e22f0009fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 16 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katherine Clark
Contact Email
katherine.clark@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411290

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
4
Supplier Names

B.S.L TRAINING

FAIRCOMPLUS LTD T/A COMMUNICATION PLUS

HEIDI WATSON

LANGUAGE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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