Award

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2021 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council, which is seeking to provide interpreting and communication services for individuals who are d/Deaf and Deafblind. The tender, titled "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)," falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the relevant lots include various interpreting services. Key dates include the contract awards dated March 1, 2021, although the tender is now complete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, especially those focused on accessibility for d/Deaf and Deafblind individuals. Companies providing face-to-face interpreting, transcription, and translation services, as well as those with expertise in deaf relay and video interpreting, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The active suppliers already involved in this contract highlight the diverse range of small and large enterprises that can thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)

Notice Description

Framework for interpreting and communication services for people who are d/deaf and deafblind to allow the council to buy communication services from a list of approved providers who meet a set of minimum standards.

Lot Information

Lots 1-10 (as described in II.2.4)

Lot 1: Face-to-face interpreting services (Verbal), Lot 2: Face-to-face interpreting services (Non-verbal), Lot 3: Transcription, Lot 4: Lip speakers, Lot 5: Speech to text reporters, Lot 6: Deaf relay, Lot 7: Translation, Lot 8: Video interpreting services, Lot 9: Other sign language interpreting Lot 10: Trainee Interpreters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006237-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Katherine Clark
Contact Email
katherine.clark@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411290

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

B.S.L TRAINING

FAIRCOMPLUS

HEIDI WATSON

LANGUAGE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL

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