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Guide Communicator Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking to procure a Guide Communicator Service through an open tender process. This contract, valued at £300,000 and signed on 13 January 2021, is aimed at providing essential support for deafblind individuals, enabling them to safely navigate everyday tasks. The tender was initially published as active on 24 November 2020, with the submission deadline occurring on 5 January 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations in Glasgow, covering the geographical areas of UKM81, UKM82, and UKM83, and will ensure comprehensive communication support throughout the year.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those experienced in working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Providers that can demonstrate qualifications and a robust track record in delivering similar services will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will not only fulfil a critical role in supporting vulnerable populations but will also contribute to broader community benefits, enhancing their reputation and service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guide Communicator Service

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are seeking an organisation for the provision of a Guide/Communicator service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are seeking an organisation for the provision of a Guide/Communicator service. Guide/Communicators are highly skilled individuals, trained to be the eyes and ears of a deafblind person. They relay information, facilitate communication with others and ensure they are able to get about safely. They are neutral, alert and give information, not advice, without prior selection or processing. Deafblind people will receive the service 363 days per year 8am till midnight. The service will ensure communication and guiding support to enable deafblind people to undertake everyday tasks including: -health appointments -accessing health information -healthy living activities which promote good health -social work services -housing services -social activities -independent living activities

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Deafblind Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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