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title: "Translation and Interpreting of British Sign Language and Reading Documents Aloud for the Visually Impaired"
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# Translation and Interpreting of British Sign Language and Reading Documents Aloud for the Visually Impaired

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1883350b-86d0-4226-8823-7d9c37a79842

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involved a tender titled "Translation and Interpreting of British Sign Language and Reading Documents Aloud for the Visually Impaired." This project falls under the business services industry, specifically concerning law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The delivery addresses are located in the North East of England. The tender was active until its deadline on 12 April 2019, with a total contract value of £49,000, spanning from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021. The procurement method was not specified, but it engaged various suppliers for two service lots: British Sign Language interpretation and document reading services for the visually impaired.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and interpreting services or accessibility support. Businesses equipped to provide British Sign Language interpretation or those with expertise in creating accessible content for visually impaired individuals would find a competitive edge in this procurement process. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this can bolster a firm's profile and expand its client base, particularly in service delivery for local government agencies.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Translation and Interpreting of British Sign Language Lot 2 - Reading Documents Aloud for the Visually Impaired

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa31b84-8d33-4f04-b7b6-f8b3ae9b9670 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CJ INTERPRETING SERVICE; COUNTY DURHAM TALKING NEWSPAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa31b84-8d33-4f04-b7b6-f8b3ae9b9670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa31b84-8d33-4f04-b7b6-f8b3ae9b9670
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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