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title: "Communication Professionals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-756c337f-9785-4710-9225-6f2198fff7a7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-01-31"
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# Communication Professionals

Buyer: ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-756c337f-9785-4710-9225-6f2198fff7a7

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## Summary

The Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Communication Professionals." The organisation is seeking to engage service providers for various communication support roles, including advocates for mental health and learning disabilities, BSL interpreters, and other specialised communication services. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, with the intent to gather expressions of interest from potential providers by then.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in communication and support services for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs. Businesses that provide trained advocates, interpreters, and related communication services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on inclusive communication solutions could attract organisations that are keen to collaborate closely with healthcare providers and contribute positively to patient care.

## Notice

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for the following services: * Advocate for people with a mental health need * Advocate for people with learning disabilities * BSL interpreter * BSL interpreter (hands-on signing) * BSL interpreter (visual frame signing) * BSL interpreter Sign-Supported English (SSE) * Deafblind block alphabet interpreter * Deafblind communicator-guide * Deafblind haptic communication interpreter * Deafblind intervenor * Deafblind manual alphabet interpreter * Deafblind manual interpreter * Learning disability communication support worker * Lipspeaker * Notetaker * Speech-to-text reporter (STTR) If you are a provider of any of the services above please send an expression of interest to the email address provided confirming which services you can provide and whether they are available 24/7 or not.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee882d77-f14c-44b7-8df1-43a8f86f7c24 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L12 2AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Sandfield Park |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 14:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee882d77-f14c-44b7-8df1-43a8f86f7c24
- 7 Mar 2017 at 14:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32556976-639d-4daf-9b1b-5a172d1dcfeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee882d77-f14c-44b7-8df1-43a8f86f7c24
  31st January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32556976-639d-4daf-9b1b-5a172d1dcfeb
  7th March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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