Planning

Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

24 Jan 2022 at 18:35

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, is initiating a tender titled "Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing," classified under the translation services sector. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key meeting scheduled via Zoom on 8th February 2022 at 11:30 am. Interested parties are required to express their intent to participate by submitting details through the eTenders Message Facility. The total value for this service is estimated at £5,000,000, and the communications support is intended to be delivered across all of Northern Ireland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in translation and interpretation services, particularly those focused on accessibility for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind, and hard of hearing individuals. Enterprises capable of providing regional communication solutions, including those accustomed to health sector contracts, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Engagement in the Market Soundings Meeting could provide valuable insights into the specific needs and expectations of the Health and Social Care Board, positioning interested suppliers favourably for the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Board invites Tenderers to express an interest in attending a Market Soundings Meeting in advance of a Tender for the provision of a Regional Communications Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Service Users. The Market Soundings meeting will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting at 11:30am on the 8th of February. Tenderers are invited to express an interest by way of the eTenders Message Facility. Tenderers should provide details of up to two attendees. The details must include an eMail address so that the individuals can be invited to attend the Zoom Call. Note the HSCB does not intend to use this Notice to shorten the Tender Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health and Social Care Board invites Tenderers to express an interest in attending a Market Soundings Meeting in advance of a Tender for the provision of a Regional Communications Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Service Users. The Market Soundings meeting will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting at 11:30am on the 8th of February. Tenderers are invited to express an interest by way of the eTenders Message Facility. Tenderers should provide details of up to two attendees. The details must include an eMail address so that the individuals can be invited to attend the Zoom Call. Note the HSCB does not intend to use this Notice to shorten the Tender Process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002079-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Peter Smyth
Contact Email
dsccbids@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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