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title: "SSD 16 10 Deaf Communication Support Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SSD 16 10 Deaf Communication Support Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8f9302-7f60-4493-b065-bba4370ddbe4

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council is currently involved in the procurement process for the "SSD 16 10 Deaf Communication Support Service", which falls under the health and social work services sector. This service aims to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and other communication support for the Deaf community, ensuring compliance with statutory duties such as the Equality Act 2010. The tender concluded on 6th October 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £116,250, is set to begin on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for wider participation from interested suppliers within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in communication support services, particularly those offering BSL interpretation and related skills. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a pathway to growth by engaging with a definitive public service demand. Engaging in this procurement will not only enhance visibility within the public sector but also allow businesses to contribute to vital social initiatives while expanding their operational reach.

## Notice

The service will provide BSL interpretation and other Deaf communication support interventions. The service will ensure the county council meets statutory duties, such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Accessible Information Standard. It will also have a prevention and wellbeing focus in line with the principles in the Care Act 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7f5033-ebdb-4e6b-bc81-6daff0087ee9 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,250 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7f5033-ebdb-4e6b-bc81-6daff0087ee9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7f5033-ebdb-4e6b-bc81-6daff0087ee9
  5th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=951c1870-7986-e711-80e4-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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