--- title: "Croydon Deaf Access" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2024-01-31" --- # Croydon Deaf Access Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09f6b41-85ce-48db-92b2-b26febb48906.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon has initiated a tender process for the provision of Croydon Deaf Access, a service aimed at assisting d/Deaf individuals in Croydon to access services and complete necessary forms. The contract, scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, falls under the Health services category. The tender period closes on 7th February 2024 at 12:00 PM, with the address for delivery specified in Croydon, CR0 1EA, London, United Kingdom. This open procedure presents an opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to engage in providing essential services to the d/Deaf community. The Croydon Deaf Access tender, issued by the London Borough of Croydon, not only aims to meet the requirements of the Care Act 2014 but also aligns with the Equality Act 2010 by ensuring accessibility for sensory impairment groups. With a focus on service provision in British sign language, this opportunity invites businesses in the services sector to participate. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to consider bidding for this procurement process, as it offers a chance to contribute to community welfare while potentially fostering business growth through the successful delivery of essential services. ## Notice The Council invites quotations for the provision of Croydon Deaf Access- (In tend ref) The service will support d/Deaf people in Croydon to better access service and support them completing forms. The service will provide drop-in sessions that will last approximately 30 minutes each and also the opportunity to book longer sessions at different times Aim is to provide information, advice, and guidance to support the d/Deaf community in the London borough of Croydon. This will ensure Croydon Council is meeting its requirements under the Care Act 2014 to prevent, reduce and delay future needs for support, and to provide information and advice to its residence. Under the Equality Act 2010, this provision should be accessible to disability groups such as those with a sensory impairment. This service will therefore support this requirement. The service will be delivered in British sign language as this is usually the preferred language of the d/Deaf community as this is their first language. The duration of the contract is two years commencing 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026. Additional information: Croydon Council invites quotations for Croydon Deaf Access Bidders must complete and return their bids using The Council e-procurement portal In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders) In order to receive notifications of Croydon tender opportunities please register free of charge at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders To gain full access to this web site you must register your company / organisation using the Register option. When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email containing your Login Information. Once you have received your Login Information, or if you are already a registered user, select the Login option. Registration is free and simple. All you need to enter on screen is the following information. Company Name, Company registration number (or tick a box if you don't have one) Tick a box to let us know if your company is an SME Address and Post Code. Phone number, a Contact First name, Last name and an Email Address. If you have any questions on how to use the web site please contact the In-Tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 Once you have registered to see a list of all tenders you are involved in click My Tenders under Tenders. This is where you will be able to view any documents you have been sent, make your return and check your progress on the tender * To express interest in a tender click the Tenders button from the menu bar at top of the page. From here you will have access to a list of tenders. 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Issue date: 31/01/24 Tender response deadline: 07/02/24 @ 12 Noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0461dec-fbf0-4530-9d88-014442fe5953 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0461dec-fbf0-4530-9d88-014442fe5953 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0461dec-fbf0-4530-9d88-014442fe5953 31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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