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CT0913 Interpretation and Communication Support in British Sign Language (BSL)

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for "CT0913 Interpretation and Communication Support in British Sign Language (BSL)". The contract is for the delivery of BSL interpreting services, including lip-reading services. The contract has been valued at £123,360.00 GBP and was signed on 28th October 2022. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract is in the services category and falls under the General Public Services industry. The contract was awarded to Deaf Action, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Edinburgh.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in providing British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services to compete and grow their business. The service involves providing qualified interpreters to support deaf and deaf/blind customers for face-to-face and remote appointments. Businesses specializing in communication support for the deaf community, especially those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract duration is for an initial two years with the possibility of extension, offering a stable opportunity for growth and partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT0913 Interpretation and Communication Support in British Sign Language (BSL)

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for a single Supplier Framework for the delivery of British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting Services including lip reading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BSL Interpreting Services provide qualified interpreters to support deaf and deaf/blind customers for face/face and/or remote appointments through video conferencing applications. The primary purpose of this Service is to support residents where they need to access Council services, for example liaising with a Housing Officer.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two years, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20223 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
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Midlothian Council

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Deaf Action

Further Information

Notice Documents

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