Tender

British Sign Language Translation Services

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking proposals for British Sign Language Translation Services through an open procurement process. This tender, valued at £40,000, falls within the health and social work services sector and is aimed at ensuring accessibility for d/Deaf Sign Language users interacting with the council. The deadline for submissions is 4th February 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 31st March 2022. The service will be provided primarily in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience in supporting public sector organisations and ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and foster competition, promoting local service providers that can meet the needs of diverse community members.

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Notice Title

British Sign Language Translation Services

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council is committed to making sure that all members of the public can access our services. The beneficiaries of the service are d/Deaf Sign Language users who require an interpreter to be understood by the Council. This could include members of the public (of all ages), employees or volunteers. The Translation and Interpretation Services complement existing Cumbria County Council statutory duties delivered under the Care Act 2014, the Children & Families Act 2014, and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bad9e81-02ab-47a2-bd72-73801308cdac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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