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title: "Accessible Information Framework Agreement"
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# Accessible Information Framework Agreement

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2041dc14-5223-4ba6-91ef-590e43180b36

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England has issued a tender for an "Accessible Information Framework Agreement." The procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement for providing staff members with policies, reports, communications, and training materials in alternative accessible formats in accordance with the Disability Unit accessible communications formats. This opportunity falls under the services category and involves translation services, document management services, and other related services. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with a tender deadline set for March 02, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to begin on April 01, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The total value of the contract is £90,000 in GBP.

This tender by NHS England presents business growth opportunities for companies offering services such as translation, document management, and communication services tailored to different accessible formats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in Easy Read, Audio, Plain English, BSL, Braille, Moon, and other accessible formats can find this tender suitable for their offerings. The procurement method employed is an 'Open procedure (below threshold)', allowing a fair chance for a diverse range of businesses to compete for this contract.

## Notice

NHS England are seeking to establish a framework agreement that will allow the organisation to be able to provide staff members with policies, reports, communications and training materials in alternative accessible formats in line with the Disability Unit accessible communications formats. Formats required include: * Easy Read * Audio (audiotape, digital audio files, for example MP3 format, CD-ROM, CD) * Plain English * BSL * Braille and Moon Work will be required on an ad hoc basis with departments seeking quotations at the time Documents may be accessed at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076acdd4-71af-4f92-ad20-33eaf630508e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 30237470 - Braille pads
- 32552160 - Telephones for hearing-impaired
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 64216200 - Electronic information services
- 72212310 - Document creation software development services
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076acdd4-71af-4f92-ad20-33eaf630508e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076acdd4-71af-4f92-ad20-33eaf630508e
  31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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