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title: "Provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within Somerset."
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# Provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within Somerset.

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76bc49db-6d08-4e17-a047-e496a7416b64

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of a Communication Support Service for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Somerset. The tender, which has a value of £74,999, aims to source suppliers who can provide interpreters and other support services. The tender period is set to close on 15th September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2017 and running until 30th September 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those with expertise in interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been marked suitable for such businesses. This could lead to growth in the sector by enabling companies to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

## Notice

Somerset County Council is looking to source a supplier to provide help and support to individuals that are deaf, or hard of hearing, by providing Interpreters to provide communication support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f837cc-3e23-430f-8452-597caf9c982e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,999 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f837cc-3e23-430f-8452-597caf9c982e
- 30 Aug 2017 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f837cc-3e23-430f-8452-597caf9c982e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f837cc-3e23-430f-8452-597caf9c982e
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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