--- title: "Communicator Guide Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-11" --- # Communicator Guide Service Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is conducting a tender for the "Communicator Guide Service," aimed at providing services for sensory impaired individuals across Staffordshire. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on translation and interpretation services, with a total value of £1,000,000. The tender period concluded on 21st June 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2018, lasting until 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for competitive bidding from interested parties. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services or have expertise in supporting individuals with sensory impairments. Companies capable of providing qualified "Communicator Guides" to assist clients in both domestic and community settings would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses should ensure they register their interest on the provided e-tendering platform to participate effectively. ## Notice Staffordshire County Council is seeking tenders for a framework of organisations for the provision of 'Communicator Guide Services' to support sensory impaired service users across the County of Staffordshire by suitably trained and qualified 'Communicator Guides.' They would support service users either in their home or elsewhere within the County in accordance with their personalised individual support plan to achieve their chosen outcomes, and or to assist a Social worker to communicate at the client's initial assessment and/or at reviews. Qualifying persons would have dual sensory impairment, or physical disabilities which include dual sensory impairment or health or age related problems and have been assessed as capable of benefiting from the service. There will be no guaranteed hours and payment will be based on the actual service delivered, there is a fixed Rate per hour of PS19.30. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com Suppliers should register onto the system (if they have not already done so) by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity but searching for reference number SCHG00169. It is essential that you register your interest on both our websites: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/home.aspx https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Additional information: The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SCHG00169 Communicator Guide Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2466f67b-ed4f-43de-a75b-3b7a2a9972ef | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABOUT ME CARE & SUPPORT; DEAF SUPPORT & CARE SERVICES; SENSE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2018 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2466f67b-ed4f-43de-a75b-3b7a2a9972ef - 21 May 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945f273c-7ba4-4ef5-bd48-4b59cf98de59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2466f67b-ed4f-43de-a75b-3b7a2a9972ef 11th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945f273c-7ba4-4ef5-bd48-4b59cf98de59 21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com - https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/home.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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