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title: "Accessible Communications"
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# Accessible Communications

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d82368-00da-415f-ad8f-4c41060f6da2

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently concluding the procurement process for the contract titled "Accessible Communications," which falls under the services category, specifically related to business services such as law, consulting, and related fields. This contract, valued at £120,000, will be effective from 15 March 2021 until 14 March 2023, and addresses the organisation's accessible communication needs, particularly focusing on services for its Inspectorate and Engagement directorates in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 18 December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessible communication services, including those providing easy read documents, Braille, British Sign Language video and audio, translation services, and interpretation services. Businesses capable of meeting the diverse range of accessible communication requirements outlined by the CQC could find substantial prospects for growth and collaboration within this framework, particularly to support the delivery of critical services aimed at improving accessibility in health and social care inspections.

## Notice

CQC requires a management company to deliver all our accessible communications requirements. The contract will be used mainly by our Inspectorate and Engagement directorates. The bulk of the work will come from the Editorial and Planning Team within the Engagement directorate, as they coordinate the requests for alternative formats, including easy reads, Braille, British Sign Language video and audio, as well as requests for interpreters on our inspections, and creation of translated documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcf1edb-6ce5-4560-b91e-cb3afadfd3ad |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4BA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESTIGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcf1edb-6ce5-4560-b91e-cb3afadfd3ad
- 2 Mar 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcf1edb-6ce5-4560-b91e-cb3afadfd3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcf1edb-6ce5-4560-b91e-cb3afadfd3ad
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5daf130-2daa-4777-be7b-91aae19e0a8f

## Provenance

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