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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2022 at 10:30

Tender

05 Aug 2021 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is conducting a procurement process for interpreting and communication services tailored for individuals who are d/Deaf and Deafblind. This initiative, titled "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)", falls under the services industry category with a classification of "Other community, social and personal services". The procurement method is open, with the tender period having ended on 7th September 2021. The framework established for these services commenced on 17th June 2019 and is set to conclude on 16th June 2023, allowing the council to engage with a list of pre-approved service providers based on minimum standards.

This contract presents significant opportunities for service providers in the interpreting and communication sector, especially those offering face-to-face interpreting, transcription, and translation services. Businesses that specialise in assisting d/Deaf and Deafblind individuals are well-positioned to participate, particularly those capable of meeting the quality criteria set forth in this framework. Additionally, organisations that wish to contribute to accessible communication within public services may find this tender aligns with their strategic goals, helping to expand their client base within the regional authority framework established by Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (August 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1-10 as listed 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. The partner organisations with access to the framework are as follows: -- Kent Police, -- Kent Fire and Rescue, -- National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service- Kent, -- KMPT (Kent and Medway Partnership Trust), and -- Dover District Council. At any time during the term of the framework, any of the following public sector organisations may apply to gain access to the framework: -- Medway Council, - Kent Schools -- any district council in Kent, -- KCHFT (Kent Community Health Foundation Trust), -- NHS England (Kent and Medway) (AKA NHS Commissioning Board), -- Kent & Medway NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Lot 1-10

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-02d151
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000157-2022
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
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 Sep 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
Active, 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
1
Supplier Name

SUE WHITEWOOD SIGN LANGUAGE & LIP READING SERVICE

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