Award

SSD 22 03 Deaf Communication Support

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2022 at 11:18

Tender

09 Mar 2022 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "SSD 22 03 Deaf Communication Support" service, aimed at providing essential communication support for individuals who are Deaf or Deafblind across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is classified under health and social work services. The contract, which has a total budget of £41,250 per annum, is set for an initial duration of 5 years, with an option to extend for an additional 3 years. The closing date for submissions is 13 April 2022, with bids expected to be submitted electronically.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those experienced in delivering Deaf communication support. Companies that offer British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, note-taking, and other communication services tailored for the Deaf community would be well-suited to compete. The initiative not only supports existing clients but also allows the successful provider to engage with new clients and participate in community-building activities within Derbyshire.

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Notice Title

SSD 22 03 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 PS41,250 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Light Touch Procurement Regime (LTR) will be used to evaluate and procure the successful provider. This allows councils to design procurement procedures and applies to health care, social care, education, cultural and certain other services. 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 1000 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 225 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. Where a separate department within the Council (outside of ASCH and Public Health) requests the use of interpretation services, the Provider will charge a fixed hourly service charges and issue invoices to the relevant department for the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031fce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017036-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20223 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Julie Cole
Contact Email
julie.cole@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629532304

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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION DEAFNESS

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