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title: "Video Relay Service & Video Interpreting Services"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Video Relay Service & Video Interpreting Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-076578d3-6ad6-4123-8760-985facc4777f

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## Summary

The Leicestershire Constabulary is procuring Video Relay Service & Video Interpreting Services to provide accessible communication for D/deaf individuals. The procurement is categorised under Interpretation services and is in the open procedure stage, with a tender period ending on February 19, 2024. The contract is for services, starting on May 11, 2024, and is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

This tender for video interpretation services offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to compete. Businesses in the interpretation services industry, particularly those with experience in providing services for D/deaf individuals, are well-suited to bid. The location of the service delivery includes various regions, making it accessible for businesses based in different parts of the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Leicestershire Police is seeking to implement Video Relay Service (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Services (VRIS) to provide an accessible first contact service for people who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing or use British Sign Language (BSL); or a derivative, such as Signed Supported English (SSE) or Makaton; to communicate. This group of people will be referred to as D/deaf for the remainder of this document and the service will be referred to VRS / VRIS. Additional information: Please email procurement@leics.police.uk for any additional information Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f40426-fe65-45cd-8b41-07dcaab586e3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 May 2024 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f40426-fe65-45cd-8b41-07dcaab586e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f40426-fe65-45cd-8b41-07dcaab586e3
  15th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/leicspolice/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.police.uk

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