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WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2019 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has completed a procurement process for a Sign Language Interpretation Service, with the tender (ID: 00008101) valued at £50,000. This open procurement method targeted the Translation Services industry, specifically within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract is set to be in effect from 1st October 2019 until 30th September 2021. The tender period concluded on 9th September 2019, and the award was published on 25th September 2019, with Faircomplus Limited being the successful supplier.

This opportunity in the public sector for providing sign language interpretation services is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation and interpretation services. Companies that possess expertise in British Sign Language and related technology services such as Video Relay Services (VRS) or Video Interpreter Services (VIS) could benefit significantly from this contract. The service will enhance communication accessibility for various meetings, training settings, and conferences, creating a valuable market for businesses in these domains.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f25da630-e58d-4288-a06a-06ff5c49cb7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece7a509-de9c-431f-9c2b-51c59cdf324e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 2-3 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRCOMPLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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