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title: "Online BSL Services"
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# Online BSL Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34d3954b-ffac-4384-9f44-f99883f199e8

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, facilitated by Sheffield City Council, involves the provision of online British Sign Language (BSL) services. The objective is to enhance service accessibility for deaf citizens interacting with the Council via telephone or video. The contract falls under the interpretation services category (CPV 79540000) and targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 20th May 2026, with the active contract running from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award, valued at £35,000, to SignLive Ltd trading as Convo.

This online BSL service contract offers substantial growth potential for businesses in the interpretation services sector, particularly those focussed on digital and accessible communication services. With a direct award approach, small and medium enterprises might find opportunities to collaborate or provide supplementary services. Given the contract's emphasis on inclusivity and digital interaction, businesses with innovative communication technologies or specialised support for accessibility may find promising avenues for expansion and partnership.

## Notice

To enable citizens to have the best service possible when interacting with the Council, we provide an online sign language service across all customer facing services. This service aids citizens via telephone or via video who are deaf so they can interact with the Council the same as an able body person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9784d371-0e9a-4aca-895e-ea54892cc2a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNLIVE LTD TRADING AS CONVO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9784d371-0e9a-4aca-895e-ea54892cc2a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9784d371-0e9a-4aca-895e-ea54892cc2a9
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105818&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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