--- title: "464 - Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-29" --- # 464 - Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Support Service Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a0f9d02-0661-48af-88e2-9c507a3ca4df.json) ## Summary Wigan Council recently completed a public procurement process to select a provider for their Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Support Service across the Wigan Borough. The tender aimed to support residents who communicate via sign language to ensure easy and equitable access to various services, thereby maximising their independence, health, and wellbeing. The procurement process was managed through an open procedure. The contract is valued at £225,000 and spans from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2027. Key dates included the publication of the tender on 18th July 2024 and the closing of the tender period on 16th August 2024. The awarded contract was published on 29th October 2024, with Bolton Deaf Society selected as the supplier. The contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category, targeting service delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in providing language support services. The project is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with Wigan Council's commitment to an asset-based approach to community support. Potential suppliers can benefit from long-term engagement and the possibility of playing a crucial role in enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of services for residents relying on sign language. This initiative underscores the importance of partnering with dynamic and competent providers to achieve the council's strategic objectives. ## Notice In Wigan, we want to support residents who communicate via Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Support Services to have easy and equitable access to a wide range of services across the Borough. In line with the Wigan Asset Based approach, and to fulfil our statutory obligation, we aim to maximise people's independence, health and wellbeing. In order to achieve this, we are looking for a dynamic partner to provide a Sign Language Interpreter service for our residents across the Wigan Borough. Tender documentation can be accessed via the Chest Procurement Portal www.the-chest.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85178a36-211a-48cd-b209-1b09bef67faa | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £225,000 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BOLTON DEAF SOCIETY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85178a36-211a-48cd-b209-1b09bef67faa - 18 Jul 2024 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2accac0c-e85c-4b7f-9f35-3df8947b760a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85178a36-211a-48cd-b209-1b09bef67faa 29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2accac0c-e85c-4b7f-9f35-3df8947b760a 18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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