Tender

WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

21 Aug 2019 at 09:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of a Sign Language Interpretation Service by Warwickshire County Council. This tender, titled "WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service", is categorised under interpretation services and is set to commence operations from 1st October 2019, running until 30th September 2021. The tender period is open until 9th September 2019, and interested suppliers are required to register on the e-tendering system, CSW-JETS, to express their interest and download relevant documents. The buying organisation is located in Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £22,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide professional interpretation services, particularly those that specialise in British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process favours their participation. Companies that can offer innovative technology solutions like Video Relay Services would be particularly well-suited for this contract, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in enhancing communication accessibility for service users in various settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a single supplier to provide a professional British Sign Language (BSL) service. The Supplier will be able to provide Sign Supported English, deaf/blind Manual interpretation, deaf relay interpretation, international sign language and lip speaking support if required. Interpreters are required to interpret spoken information and responses from a professional into BSL or other sign language. Interpreters will be required to interpret service users' responses, receptive and expressive language during meetings with professionals. Interpreters may also be required to interpret within training settings, staff briefings and conferences. The Supplier will introduce technology services such as, Video Relay Services (VRS) or Video Interpreter Services (VIS) to offer where appropriate. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee910f15-6f88-4516-99bd-d5de65f7adf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc91d3-ca6c-4c22-94ae-59e8c2adbff1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Warwickshire County Council Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01926 410410

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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