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title: "British Sign Language Translation Services"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# British Sign Language Translation Services

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f123e625-ef60-417e-8f20-4427ff5deb5e

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking proposals for British Sign Language Translation Services through an open procurement process. This tender, valued at £40,000, falls within the health and social work services sector and is aimed at ensuring accessibility for d/Deaf Sign Language users interacting with the council. The deadline for submissions is 4th February 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 31st March 2022. The service will be provided primarily in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience in supporting public sector organisations and ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and foster competition, promoting local service providers that can meet the needs of diverse community members.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is committed to making sure that all members of the public can access our services. The beneficiaries of the service are d/Deaf Sign Language users who require an interpreter to be understood by the Council. This could include members of the public (of all ages), employees or volunteers. The Translation and Interpretation Services complement existing Cumbria County Council statutory duties delivered under the Care Act 2014, the Children & Families Act 2014, and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bad9e81-02ab-47a2-bd72-73801308cdac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2020 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bad9e81-02ab-47a2-bd72-73801308cdac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bad9e81-02ab-47a2-bd72-73801308cdac
  14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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