Award

Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 11:39

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 13:58

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY" has been completed by NHS England. Serving as the buying organisation, NHS England is a central government authority located in London. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the requirement for British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support hearing-impaired students in South Tyneside for the academic year. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below threshold under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th September 2025, with a contract period starting from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting significant planning and tendering phases.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational and communication services, particularly those proficient in BSL interpretation. AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating potential for similar businesses to compete in future procurement processes. Businesses that can demonstrate technical competency, contribute to social value, and offer competitive commercial terms are well-suited to contend in such open procurement exercises, especially under frameworks that promote inclusivity and accessibility in educational environments. The use of an open procurement method emphasises transparent opportunities for both SMEs and larger entities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY

Notice Description

To provide BSL interpreters for hearing-impaired student in College's South Tyneside area for the 2025/26 academic year. The students require 1:1 support as specified in their Education Health Care Plan for their placements during the Supported Internship Programme. The interpreters will assist in communication, safety procedures, and task completion. The intention is to run an open process under the Light Touch Regime via. Contracts Finder. The % split used will be 60% technical, 10% social value, 30% commercial. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for the provision of services - PO will apply. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053891-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,208 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIS RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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