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Guide Communicator Service

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Award

25 Feb 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is conducting a procurement process for the provision of a Guide Communicator Service, classified under interpretation services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 13 January 2021, with a total contract value of £300,000. The services are aimed at assisting deafblind individuals across various health and social activities, ensuring support is available 363 days a year. This initiative is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and follows an open procurement method, allowing for a more inclusive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services and social care, particularly those with expertise in supporting deafblind communities. Companies that provide highly skilled professionals—like Guide/Communicators—who can facilitate communication and mobility for deafblind individuals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusion of a recent bid from a local SME. Engaging in this procurement can help expand a firm's visibility and capabilities within the public sector, ultimately contributing to business growth.

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Notice Title

Guide Communicator Service

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are seeking an organisation for the provision of a Guide/Communicator service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are seeking an organisation for the provision of a Guide/Communicator service. Guide/Communicators are highly skilled individuals, trained to be the eyes and ears of a deafblind person. They relay information, facilitate communication with others and ensure they are able to get about safely. They are neutral, alert and give information, not advice, without prior selection or processing. Deafblind people will receive the service 363 days per year 8am till midnight. The service will ensure communication and guiding support to enable deafblind people to undertake everyday tasks including: -health appointments -accessing health information -healthy living activities which promote good health -social work services -housing services -social activities -independent living activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02962f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003783-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kelly.rodgers@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412013591

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEAFBLIND SCOTLAND

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