Award

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (May 2021)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2022 at 10:00

Tender

07 May 2021 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Kent County Council, seeking services for "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind." This initiative falls under the category of Other Community, Social and Personal Services and is located in Maidstone, Kent. Currently in the 'Award' stage, the framework has been established since 17 June 2019 and will continue until 16 June 2023. Notably, the last opportunity for submissions was on 7 June 2021, with key dates for clarification questions set for 28 May 2021 and the anticipated contract start date being 2 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those that offer innovative solutions for the d/Deaf and Deafblind community. Suitable candidates might include providers of face-to-face or video interpreting, transcription services, and translation services. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision and come prepared to meet the framework's minimum standards will be well-positioned to compete and secure contracts that can enhance their growth in this vital sector.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (May 2021)

Notice Description

The Council has set up a 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 certain set of minimum standards. The framework commenced on 17th June 2019 and will run until 16th June 2023.

Lot Information

1-10 As described in Section 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 from an International Range of Languages Lot 10 - Trainee Interpreters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000153-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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
2
Supplier Names

KATHRYN EELES

PRESTIGE NETWORK

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