--- title: "QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-16" --- # QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e50f7d1-16ca-4de8-985e-4f425b8ebbd6.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking proposals for the provision of COVID-19 accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read formats. The contract is classified under services for community support, aimed at enhancing engagement with individuals possessing poor literacy and the Deaf community. The tender period has concluded as of 23rd February 2021, while the contract is set to run from 22nd March 2021 until 22nd June 2021. This project is managed through an open procurement method, utilising the council's e-tendering system, In-tend. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible educational materials, particularly those that create content for health and social services. Suppliers with expertise in producing easy read documentation, audio-visual materials, and engaging formats for the Deaf community would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful proposals will contribute to a vital public service while enhancing the supplier's visibility and credibility within this essential market sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council Public Health is seeking for an opportunity to produce a proposal of how your organisations is able to develop and produce a suite of audio and BSL accessible education materials to support deeper engagement with those with poor literacy and the Deaf community to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats. The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 till 30th June 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 23rd February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 22 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMPLUS (FAIRCOMPLUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 71356300 - Technical support services - 72250000 - System and support services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 76460000 - Well-support services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 - 16 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 - 16 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 - 16 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354c621-57d6-472b-b1d7-ff6fb05494f3 16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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