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title: "Award of Specialist Communication Service"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Award of Specialist Communication Service

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1d1c4ce-78cf-4a4f-8dc2-1dac4bb8c5d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the North Tyneside Council seeking a Specialist Communication Service, specifically to provide trained communicator/guides support for a profoundly deaf and blind resident with unique needs due to a rare disability. The contract, valued at £41,600, is classified under postal and telecommunications services and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a single tender, with the tender period concluding on 23 March 2018 and the contract period set from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in support services for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with experience in providing communication assistance. Companies with the capability to deliver bespoke services tailored to complex needs would be well-suited to compete, especially those that already have a solid track record in the healthcare or social services sectors. The awarded contract was granted to Intrinsic Technology Limited, highlighting the demand for specialist services in this field.

## Notice

AWARD ONLY OF:- The provision of trained communicator/guides support for a profoundly deaf and blind resident whom is without speech and has unique needs due to having a rare disability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a447197a-2a58-4889-9635-e1452a2f2e3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTRINSIC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a447197a-2a58-4889-9635-e1452a2f2e3a
- 5 Jul 2018 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a447197a-2a58-4889-9635-e1452a2f2e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a447197a-2a58-4889-9635-e1452a2f2e3a
  13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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