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NTU/21/2017/DS

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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12 Aug 2021 at 06:46

Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University is seeking tenders for the provision of British Sign Language interpretation services as part of its initiative to enhance accessibility for deaf students during lectures, seminars, and workshops. The contract, titled “NTU/21/2017/DS”, is classified under interpretation services and has a total value of £240,000. The procurement process was conducted via an open method, with the tender deadline set for 27th May 2021, and the contract period extends from 2nd August 2021 to 2nd August 2025. Expressions of interest were to be submitted by 24th May 2021, with services expected to be rendered primarily during term time, with occasional out-of-term requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those with a focus on educational environments and accessibility. Suppliers equipped to provide high-quality British Sign Language interpretation, along with the ability to adapt to the mixed-mode teaching requirements post-COVID-19, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises that meet the qualifications outlined in this procurement process may find a pathway to expand their services within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NTU/21/2017/DS

Notice Description

Nottingham Trent University is seeking Tenders from Suppliers who are capable of providing a high-quality British Sign Language interpretation service for deaf students, in a range of direct learning and teaching activities. This shall include as a minimum interpretation of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Activities outside of direct teaching activities do not form part of this contract. Due to the ever-changing nature of the work environment and external driving factors, the University needs to increase access to this service provision and enhance online provision to support management of increased support requests. Post Covid-19 restrictions, the successful Supplier should still be in a position to offer some off-campus support as part of a blended learning approach. Currently provision is largely provided Monday-Friday during term time with some ad hoc assignments in the evenings and/or at weekends. Some out of term support may be required where students are repeating assessments or to facilitate meetings with prospective students during the summer months. Within the previous year, the average number of hours required under this contract can vary depending on the number students and the type of course, and thus the level of support the Service User requires. We anticipate based on previous years information, around 1,500 to 2000 hours per year. The University provides no assurances or guarantees in regard to the level of future business awarded against this Contract. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 24th May 2021 12:00 noon. Tender Deadline: 27th May 2021 12:00 noon. NTU Tender Portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9d045de-5e26-442b-8051-fd7dd5cddddf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9c59aa-9350-4f88-9a00-b41c43ba1bbf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2025 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESTIGE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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