--- title: "QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-09" --- # QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-debbf1c9-6bc4-4995-b596-f26a8d1880c2.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "QU464 - COVID-19 Accessible materials in British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read". This procurement, categorised under community service provisions within the health sector, is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and submissions must be lodged by noon on 23rd February 2021. The resulting contract will commence on 21st March 2021 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. Potential suppliers should register on the In-tend e-tendering system to participate in this process. This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses that specialise in the development of accessible educational materials, including those experienced in producing audio-visual content tailored for individuals with poor literacy and within the Deaf community. Companies focusing on health communication, easy read formats, and video production would benefit from participating. Engaging in this project not only meets a vital community need but also enables businesses to expand their footprint in the public health sector while enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice Birmingham City Council Public Health is seeking for an opportunity to produce a proposal of how your organisations is able to develop and produce a suite of audio and BSL accessible education materials to support deeper engagement with those with poor literacy and the Deaf community to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats. The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. Should additional information be required there will be a need to include this also. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 till 30th June 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 23rd February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1030b41-cc51-4bdd-a462-d0d6fe757582 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 71356300 - Technical support services - 72250000 - System and support services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 76460000 - Well-support services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1030b41-cc51-4bdd-a462-d0d6fe757582 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1030b41-cc51-4bdd-a462-d0d6fe757582 9th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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