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title: "Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-08-22"
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# Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eb32ac3-30d4-4683-a715-5c437b1c6a36

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of British Sign Language Content, Translation & Interpretation" under the CPV code 79540000, which pertains to interpretation services. The contract is valued at £800,000 and spans from 15 August 2024 to 14 August 2026, with a potential one-year extension. This contract, which falls under the services category, uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The main location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 22 August 2024, following the end of the tender period on 11 July 2024.

This opportunity fosters business growth by offering a substantial contract to deliver highly specialised services in British Sign Language content, translation, and interpretation. It is suitable for businesses with expertise in delivering bespoke and ad hoc interpretation solutions. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it best suits established companies capable of long-term service commitments. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this contract, indicating a preference for organisations with significant resources and capabilities.

## Notice

The requirement is for a single supplier for British Sing Language content, translation and interpreting for 2 years (plus one year extension option). Exact deliverables are bespoke and ad hoc and to be agreed between the commissioning unit and the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa0c5d4-0fb5-4c4d-8fd3-a90750d3ecd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa0c5d4-0fb5-4c4d-8fd3-a90750d3ecd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa0c5d4-0fb5-4c4d-8fd3-a90750d3ecd7
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/658bc3a2-3da9-4f3e-8766-68eec6b89cfa

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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