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title: "Contract 225 - Interpreter Services (Hearing)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34416256-71d4-46fe-9150-46fc043d806b"
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# Contract 225 - Interpreter Services (Hearing)

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34416256-71d4-46fe-9150-46fc043d806b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Wigan Council, which is seeking to provide Interpreter Services (Hearing) under Contract 225, aimed at ensuring equitable access to services for individuals with sensory impairments in the Borough of Wigan. The contract, valued at £225,000, falls under the health and social work services category, with an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 27 July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018, with a duration until 30 September 2023. Notably, the contract is currently active, having been awarded on 17 September 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in sign language interpreting and communication support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer diverse communication services to enhance accessibility for individuals with sensory challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could help such businesses expand their portfolios and contribute positively to community services in the North West of England.

## Notice

Under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010, to ensure Wigan Council is providing an interpretation service. Wigan Council is seeking to provide sign language interpreting and communication support services to people affected by sensory impairment to ensure that they have the same access to the breadth of services within the Borough of Wigan that are afforded to the wider community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d609b190-1149-477a-9b8e-02068a2d3fb0 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| 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 3DS |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d609b190-1149-477a-9b8e-02068a2d3fb0
- 29 Jun 2018 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67f5566-1c1c-47c2-8a5f-fb08fdfe150d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d609b190-1149-477a-9b8e-02068a2d3fb0
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67f5566-1c1c-47c2-8a5f-fb08fdfe150d
  29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.the-Chest.org.uk
  Access to tender documents available from www.the-Chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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