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Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is planning a tender opportunity titled "Supplier Event: 1 - 1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment" in the health and social work services category. The procurement process is in the planning stage with a market engagement event scheduled for 4th September 2023 at Swansea Civic Centre. Interested parties need to register their interest by emailing lisa.banks@swansea.gov.uk by 24th August 2023. The aim is to procure high-quality communication support on a spot purchase basis for adults over 18 with sensory impairments.

This tender opportunity from the City & County of Swansea presents a chance for businesses specializing in communication support services for individuals with sensory impairments to collaborate and secure contracts with the council. Companies capable of providing tailored 1 - 1 support services, including British Sign Language communication, for daily tasks and social engagements, are well-suited to compete. The council's emphasis on quality and flexibility in service delivery offers growth prospects for firms focusing on welfare and community health services in the targeted region.

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Notice Title

Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment

Notice Description

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council's aim to procure high-quality, 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Loss.The Service will be commissioned for Individuals on a spot purchase basis following a statutory assessment of need, and referral by the Service Purchaser.Communicator Guides and Communication Support Workers will need to be able to communicate fully with those they support, usually this is through the medium of British Sign Language.Support may include help with everyday tasks such as shopping, dealing with mail, attending GP appointments and engagement in social opportunities. Support should be inspiring and flexible, enabling people to live as full and independent lives as possible, at home and in the community.The Council is aspiring to develop current services and is therefore keen to hold this provider session, a key aspect of the session will be considering the possibility of supplier collaboration to deliver services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-133712
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133712
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Banks
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
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)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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