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title: "Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers"
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# Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4037f98-3bae-4b9d-9807-9b715ff4d57c

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Learning Professionals for Deaf Officers," targeting the miscellaneous services industry. This tender was initiated on March 1, 2022, with a contract period extending until February 28, 2025, and a total contract value of £584,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on November 18, 2021, and the award was published on April 7, 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of disability support services, particularly those providing British Sign Language interpretation and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in workplace adjustments or have experience in supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. Engaging with such tenders can enhance service outreach while contributing to inclusivity initiatives within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of workplace adjustments is a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Disability and Workplace Adjustment Team, (DWAT), (formally known as DPST - Disability Policy Support Team) support the implementation of workplace adjustments for employees with disabilities and long term health conditions in FCDO. This includes the provision of support for employees who are deaf and hard of hearing through face-to-face interpretation for employees who are deaf using expert British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and Lip speakers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de62124c-f15a-4a57-8d27-5fcce712f37c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de62124c-f15a-4a57-8d27-5fcce712f37c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de62124c-f15a-4a57-8d27-5fcce712f37c
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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