--- title: "SSD 22 03 Deaf Communication Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-09" --- # SSD 22 03 Deaf Communication Support Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2667381-80b0-4f41-ab3f-aac6a5baff0d.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is inviting tenders for the “SSD 22 03 Deaf Communication Support” service, aimed at providing interpretation and communication support for Deaf or Deafblind individuals across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The contract, classified under health and social work services, is set to commence on 1st October 2022, lasting five years with the possibility of extending up to three additional years. The budget for the service is £41,250 per annum, and tenders must be submitted by 13th April 2022. This procurement process follows an open procedure under a Light Touch Procurement Regime, ideal for health and social care services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication support and interpretation services. Companies experienced in providing services such as BSL interpretation, note-taking, and online communication support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for diverse providers looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be PS41,250 per annum. A Light Touch Procurement Regime (LTR) will be used to evaluate and procure the successful provider. This allows councils to design procurement procedures and applies to health care, social care, education, cultural and certain other services. The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1000 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 225 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service. Where a separate department within the Council (outside of ASCH and Public Health) requests the use of interpretation services, the Provider will charge a fixed hourly service charges and issue invoices to the relevant department for the services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792a608-fb03-4c39-8206-3792170a0bbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £330,000 | | 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBYSHIRE | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792a608-fb03-4c39-8206-3792170a0bbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792a608-fb03-4c39-8206-3792170a0bbd 9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6062c2cd-9e9f-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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