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title: "Interpretation and translation service for deaf, deaf blind and hard of hearing people in Shropshire"
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# Interpretation and translation service for deaf, deaf blind and hard of hearing people in Shropshire

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40375551-5f95-4688-8410-150e4cd2fb3c

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## Summary

Shropshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Interpretation and translation services for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing people in Shropshire. The service is aimed at enhancing communication accessibility within the community and will encompass a range of offerings such as British sign language interpretation, lipspeaking, notetaking, and emergency cover, under a three-year contract commencing from 1st April 2022. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23rd December 2021. The contract is valued at £43,500 and falls under the services category, specifically relating to translation services within the West Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in British sign language and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and enhance their visibility within the public sector, ultimately contributing to community welfare while facilitating business growth.

## Notice

Shropshire Council is seeking a provider who has a good working knowledge of Shropshire, it's health and care system and Voluntary and community sector and is inviting quotations for a 3-year contract to provide Interpretation and sign language services for Deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing people within Shropshire, which will take the form of: * British sign language/English interpreters * Deafblind interpreters * Lipspeakers * Speech-to-text operators * Notetakers * Sight translations of written documents into British sign language * Translation of written documents into British sign language onto DVD/digital files * Telephone interpretations * Twenty-four-hour emergency cover, and * To coordinate this provision, via a comprehensive booking service using both in-house and freelance Communication Professionals. Please see the attached quotation document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4378ade-49d2-46e5-95f7-68cb2dffe320 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4378ade-49d2-46e5-95f7-68cb2dffe320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4378ade-49d2-46e5-95f7-68cb2dffe320
  3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cf42b00-f3fa-4396-b4c2-64c3d4a84ad2

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