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title: "Deaf Communication Support"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Deaf Communication Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc17f78-4ca2-45fd-a94b-9e506f5171b3

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a tender for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service, aimed at supporting the Deaf and Deafblind community across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The tender, titled "Deaf Communication Support," falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is set in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified as an open tender, is currently in the planning stage and will conclude on 27th September 2021. The contract budget is £38,750 per annum, with a total contract period of five years starting from 1st April 2022, extendable up to eight years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and support services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, communication support, and engagement activities for Deaf and Deafblind individuals will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they bring unique insights and local knowledge pivotal for effective service delivery.

## 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 PS38,750 per annum. 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 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d26066-0826-4cbe-98fe-a2de5bfa5256 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| 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 | MATLOCK |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d26066-0826-4cbe-98fe-a2de5bfa5256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d26066-0826-4cbe-98fe-a2de5bfa5256
  23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=075dfb9a-0904-ec11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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