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title: "OF758 British Sign Language (BSL) Translation services"
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# OF758 British Sign Language (BSL) Translation services

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72663b90-91fa-4e29-a86e-b0ae78b227da

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a contract for British Sign Language (BSL) translation services through an open tender process. The procurement, which falls under the categories of information film production and interpretation services, is valued at £44,000 and is set to run from 12th April 2021 until 31st March 2023. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the award being officially published on 13th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in translation and interpretation services, especially those specialising in British Sign Language. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract, which aims to enhance accessibility in educational communications for students. Firms with a proven track record in producing inclusive educational resources and materials will find this tender particularly relevant to their offerings.

## Notice

Ofqual is seeking a supplier to produce versions of Ofqual communications in British Sign Language (BSL). Since 2020, we have produced BSL versions of a number of documents aimed at a student audience. Previous examples include the Student Guide to post-16 qualification results that was published in summer 2020. We intend to produce similar types of videos in 2021 and future years, and are looking to appoint a supplier for 2 years in the first instance, on a call-off contract. Other central Government departments, such as The Department for Education, may also choose to commission similar work via this call-off contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9e685f-303a-4b0d-8014-c957d9e1a556 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARION INTERPRETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 92111250 - Information film production

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9e685f-303a-4b0d-8014-c957d9e1a556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c9e685f-303a-4b0d-8014-c957d9e1a556
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161971
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

## Provenance

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