--- title: "PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED" published: "2021-03-05" --- # PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a058037a-92cd-45eb-a3cf-0a64a111bdb3.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited, operating from Newcastle Upon Tyne, is currently inviting tenders for the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System intended for the provision of British Sign Language interpreters. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community service provision (CPV code 75200000). The tender is at the planning stage with a submission deadline of 6th April 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 17th May 2021, lasting until 16th May 2026. The maximum value of this procurement is estimated at £2,000,000, and it follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in British Sign Language interpreting services to expand their reach within the public sector. Enterprises of all sizes, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, as there is a push for a diverse range of suppliers to ensure responsiveness to both planned and unplanned interpreting requirements. Successful bidders will gain access to a compliant route to market under a contract that spans five years, potentially leading to a steady stream of work from various contracting authorities that utilise this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System. ## Notice The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as NEPO is inviting tenders for organisations to participate in a maximum 60 month Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision British Sign Language Interpreters to provide a compliant route to market for both planned and unplanned requirements related to the Provision of British Sign Language Interpreting Services for those members of public for whom British Sign Language is their primary method of communication. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the NEPO eTender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non time-critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc, please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System(http://proactis.kayako.com/) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com . This will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactics Supplier Support Helpdesk. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/623b2a8f-8ff4-4c75-8cb1-5af35a39ff10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 16 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 3AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 5 Mar 2021 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/623b2a8f-8ff4-4c75-8cb1-5af35a39ff10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/623b2a8f-8ff4-4c75-8cb1-5af35a39ff10 5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/ - http://www.nepo.org - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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