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title: "WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service"
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# WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee910f15-6f88-4516-99bd-d5de65f7adf4

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of a Sign Language Interpretation Service by Warwickshire County Council. This tender, titled "WCC - Sign Language Interpretation Service", is categorised under interpretation services and is set to commence operations from 1st October 2019, running until 30th September 2021. The tender period is open until 9th September 2019, and interested suppliers are required to register on the e-tendering system, CSW-JETS, to express their interest and download relevant documents. The buying organisation is located in Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £22,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide professional interpretation services, particularly those that specialise in British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process favours their participation. Companies that can offer innovative technology solutions like Video Relay Services would be particularly well-suited for this contract, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in enhancing communication accessibility for service users in various settings.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a single supplier to provide a professional British Sign Language (BSL) service. The Supplier will be able to provide Sign Supported English, deaf/blind Manual interpretation, deaf relay interpretation, international sign language and lip speaking support if required. Interpreters are required to interpret spoken information and responses from a professional into BSL or other sign language. Interpreters will be required to interpret service users' responses, receptive and expressive language during meetings with professionals. Interpreters may also be required to interpret within training settings, staff briefings and conferences. The Supplier will introduce technology services such as, Video Relay Services (VRS) or Video Interpreter Services (VIS) to offer where appropriate. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc91d3-ca6c-4c22-94ae-59e8c2adbff1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc91d3-ca6c-4c22-94ae-59e8c2adbff1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc91d3-ca6c-4c22-94ae-59e8c2adbff1
  21st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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