---
title: "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-29"
---

# Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (November 2020)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41.json)

## Summary

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind", aimed at establishing a framework to provide essential communication services. This tender is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in Maidstone, England. The framework commenced on 17 June 2019 and will continue until 16 June 2023, with the contract period starting from 1 February 2021. The final date for expressions of interest was set for 7 December 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those involved in interpreting for the Deaf and Deafblind communities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the framework's inclusive nature and the emphasis on minimum standards for service providers. Businesses with expertise in social services, particularly those that enhance accessibility, will find a conducive environment to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts.

## Notice

The council has set up a framework for interpreting and communication services for people who are d/deaf and deafblind to allow the council to buy communication services from a list of approved providers who meet a certain set of minimum standards. The framework commenced on 17 June 2019 and will run until 16 June 2023. The services to be commissioned under the framework will fall into one of the disciplines listed in this notice. Applicants may apply to join the framework within one of more of these disciplines (please download the invitation to tender for a list of the sub-lotting structure). All expressions of interest in the opportunity must be submitted via the advert on the Kent Business Portal website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068f8c49-fcf8-4822-b379-a9e22f0009fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 16 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | B.S.L TRAINING; FAIRCOMPLUS LTD T/A COMMUNICATION PLUS; HEIDI WATSON; LANGUAGE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068f8c49-fcf8-4822-b379-a9e22f0009fb
- 6 Nov 2020 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7646b0de-7413-454e-a629-f92b404e382d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068f8c49-fcf8-4822-b379-a9e22f0009fb
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7646b0de-7413-454e-a629-f92b404e382d
  6th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0e17bdb-3a64-4fee-816f-95d864bdcf41.json.