--- title: "British Sign Language Interpretation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST" published: "2019-01-23" --- # British Sign Language Interpretation Services Buyer: PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d88688-d847-4932-a426-d064b58042e4.json) ## Summary The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to procure British Sign Language Interpretation Services, as part of an open procurement process. This tender, identified as PATLIVE001-DN388044-55087635, was published on 23rd January 2019, allowing for submissions until 25th February 2019. The contract, valued at £165,000, is set to commence on 1st May 2019 and will run until 30th April 2022. The services will be primarily provided in the North West region of England, classified under the industry category of translation services. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sign language services, communication support, and translation. It presents a significant business growth potential for organisations that can efficiently navigate the submission process through the Due North ProContract portal, as stringent submission guidelines indicate that any deviation will result in disqualification. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services and those experienced in public sector contracts are encouraged to express their interest and participate in this tendering process. ## Notice The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of The Northern Care Alliance is looking to approach the market to procure British Sign Language Interpretation Services. Please note that all expressions of interest must be submitted via the Due North ProContract portal, paper and e-mailed expressions will not be accepted. If you are not already a registered supplier on Due North, please follow this link to register for free: https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Once you have successfully expressed your interest via the portal, you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the tender documentation and any other relevant information. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the ProContract portal from the outset. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. The uploading process when submitting a tender via ProContract may take some time. Tenderers should therefore start this process in sufficient time to allow for the complete uploading of their tender submission by the tender return time and date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d41f3b9-987b-4aad-b49d-d51cc3a0074f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | 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 | PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2019 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d41f3b9-987b-4aad-b49d-d51cc3a0074f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d41f3b9-987b-4aad-b49d-d51cc3a0074f 23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.pat.nhs.uk/PortalVBVS/Default.aspx - 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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