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

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25da630-e58d-4288-a06a-06ff5c49cb7e

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council has completed a procurement process for a Sign Language Interpretation Service, with the tender (ID: 00008101) valued at £50,000. This open procurement method targeted the Translation Services industry, specifically within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract is set to be in effect from 1st October 2019 until 30th September 2021. The tender period concluded on 9th September 2019, and the award was published on 25th September 2019, with Faircomplus Limited being the successful supplier.

This opportunity in the public sector for providing sign language interpretation services is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation and interpretation services. Companies that possess expertise in British Sign Language and related technology services such as Video Relay Services (VRS) or Video Interpreter Services (VIS) could benefit significantly from this contract. The service will enhance communication accessibility for various meetings, training settings, and conferences, creating a valuable market for businesses in these domains.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece7a509-de9c-431f-9c2b-51c59cdf324e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRCOMPLUS |

## 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

- 25 Sep 2019 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece7a509-de9c-431f-9c2b-51c59cdf324e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece7a509-de9c-431f-9c2b-51c59cdf324e
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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