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title: "GB-Telford: Non-verbal Communication Services"
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# GB-Telford: Non-verbal Communication Services

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4249557-c731-4a26-ab1e-7369a4faf77e

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## Summary

Telford & Wrekin Council has completed a procurement process for Non-verbal Communication Services, specifically focusing on British Sign Language and deaf-blind communication, located in Telford, West Midlands. The contract is valued at £15,000 and was awarded to VISS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICE (SHROPSHIRE) LTD, with the contract period running from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2023. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the award notification was published on 1st August 2018. The tender was sought to provide both planned services and urgent interpretation needs on an ad-hoc basis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that are experienced in providing interpretation and communication services. Businesses operating in the field of interpretation services, particularly those specialising in non-verbal communication, would be well-positioned to explore future opportunities with Telford & Wrekin Council. Given the emphasis on social value in the evaluation criteria, companies that demonstrate community benefit and engagement may have a competitive advantage when tendering for similar contracts.

## Notice

Non-verbal communication services including British Sign Language and deaf-blind communication, suitable for the requirements of Telford & Wrekin Council, a local authority. The service is required to deliver planned, short notice (less than 48 hours) and emergency interpretation services, on an ad-hoc/call off basis. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Estimated Value of Requirement is an indication only as the number of bookings can vary depending on circumstances and therefore no guarantee of volumes can be given. The Council places an emphasis on social value and considers how contracts can deliver the maximum benefit to the local community, therefore The Request for Quote (RFQ) includes questions relating to social well-being, which will form part of the evaluation criteria and members from Telford's Deaf Community will evaluate some of the questions asked (more details in the RFQ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfc37f3-5b56-451a-be29-23a0ae7aa9a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICE (SHROPSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfc37f3-5b56-451a-be29-23a0ae7aa9a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfc37f3-5b56-451a-be29-23a0ae7aa9a2
  1st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=336645612
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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