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title: "Interpretation Services for Deaf, Blind and Dual Sensory"
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# Interpretation Services for Deaf, Blind and Dual Sensory

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6cec624-e538-4200-acb8-5a519b71f3eb

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Interpretation Services for Deaf, Blind and Dual Sensory". This procurement process falls under the services industry category and pertains to interpretation services, with a total contract value of £108,000. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage and is set to close on 22nd November 2019. The services will be required across various facilities in Berkshire, specifically in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2020 and will run until 31st January 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of deaf-blind individuals, lip-speakers, note-takers, sign language interpreters, and speech-to-text reporters. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on inclusivity and specialist service provision. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance business growth in a sector that is increasingly recognising the importance of accessible communication services.

## Notice

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) is inviting suppliers to tender to supply the interpreting services for deaf-blind people, lip-speakers, note-takers, sign language interpreters and speech to text reporters across its facilities in Berkshire. Additional information: Please apply only via the following portal: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de287502-2977-4b32-b908-b6af679f68e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| 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 | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de287502-2977-4b32-b908-b6af679f68e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de287502-2977-4b32-b908-b6af679f68e6
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml
  Bravo e-procurement link:

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