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Specialist Community Support for the Deaf Community

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has conducted a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Community Support for the Deaf Community," under the public authority sub-central government classification. This tender, located in Carmarthen, UK, falls within the social work and related services industry category. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having a start date of 13th October 2025 and an end date of 1st September 2028, with potential renewal extending up to 2030. The direct award reflects the selection of a single supplier, Action Deafness, capable of meeting the specific communication needs required. The total contract value is noted as £11,104,000.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in social and community support services. With a focus on specialised communication for the deaf community, businesses with experience and resources in this sector will find this tender advantageous. The requirement for tailored service delivery highlights a competitive advantage for firms capable of offering specialised, effective communication solutions that align with the project’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Community Support for the Deaf Community

Notice Description

Providing Specialist Community Support for the Deaf Community

Procurement Information

Single supplier able to offer the specialist communication requirements of the service users and those of the staff team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Brown
Contact Email
lvbrown@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION DEAFNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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