Tender

SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jan 2022 at 12:54

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23 Aug 2021 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking tenders for the Deaf Communication Support Service under the title "SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support." This procurement falls within the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services." The contract will be effective across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) for a duration of five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional three years, and has a budget of £38,750 per annum. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by 27th September 2021 at 11:00 AM, with the award decision scheduled shortly after this date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation support services, particularly those experienced in working with Deaf and Deafblind individuals. Companies that can provide BSL interpretation, Deafblind communication techniques, and various forms of communication support, including online services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The expected delivery of approximately 1300 hours per annum and engagement with the client base of 257 individuals highlights the demand for skilled service providers in enhancing communication for Deaf and Deafblind communities.

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Notice Title

SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be PS38,750 per annum. The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be PS38,750 per annum. The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service.

Renewal: Three lots of 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001454-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Irina Wragg
Contact Email
irina.wragg@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629532048

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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