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title: "Non-Verbal Communication Services - AWARD"
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# Non-Verbal Communication Services - AWARD

Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48d9845-6293-492d-bcc5-62ea531186d5

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## Summary

The Telford & Wrekin Council has awarded a contract for Non-Verbal Communication Services, including British Sign Language interpretation, with VISS Sign Language Interpreting Service (Shropshire) Ltd. The procurement process was completed, and the contract period runs from August 31, 2023, to September 1, 2026. The tender was in the open procurement stage, with a tender period that ended on July 18, 2023. The service is classified under interpretation services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specializing in non-verbal communication services, particularly those with expertise in British Sign Language and deafblind communication. SMEs are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. Located in Telford, United Kingdom, the procurement aims to meet the specific communication requirements of the Telford & Wrekin Council. With a service focus, businesses in the services sector can leverage this contract for growth and collaboration in the interpretation services industry.

## Notice

Non-verbal communication services including British Sign Language and deafblind communication, suitable for the requirements of Telford & Wrekin Council. The service is required to deliver planned, short notice (less than 48 hours) and emergency interpretation services, on an ad-hoc/call off basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERRVICE (SHROPSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673
- 6 Dec 2023 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673
- 17 Oct 2023 at 14:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673
- 17 Oct 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1a8ff2-237b-485c-87a6-daed13f49673
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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