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title: "NTU/21/2017/DS"
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# NTU/21/2017/DS

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9d045de-5e26-442b-8051-fd7dd5cddddf

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking tenders for the provision of British Sign Language interpretation services as part of its initiative to enhance accessibility for deaf students during lectures, seminars, and workshops. The contract, titled “NTU/21/2017/DS”, is classified under interpretation services and has a total value of £240,000. The procurement process was conducted via an open method, with the tender deadline set for 27th May 2021, and the contract period extends from 2nd August 2021 to 2nd August 2025. Expressions of interest were to be submitted by 24th May 2021, with services expected to be rendered primarily during term time, with occasional out-of-term requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those with a focus on educational environments and accessibility. Suppliers equipped to provide high-quality British Sign Language interpretation, along with the ability to adapt to the mixed-mode teaching requirements post-COVID-19, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises that meet the qualifications outlined in this procurement process may find a pathway to expand their services within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University is seeking Tenders from Suppliers who are capable of providing a high-quality British Sign Language interpretation service for deaf students, in a range of direct learning and teaching activities. This shall include as a minimum interpretation of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Activities outside of direct teaching activities do not form part of this contract. Due to the ever-changing nature of the work environment and external driving factors, the University needs to increase access to this service provision and enhance online provision to support management of increased support requests. Post Covid-19 restrictions, the successful Supplier should still be in a position to offer some off-campus support as part of a blended learning approach. Currently provision is largely provided Monday-Friday during term time with some ad hoc assignments in the evenings and/or at weekends. Some out of term support may be required where students are repeating assessments or to facilitate meetings with prospective students during the summer months. Within the previous year, the average number of hours required under this contract can vary depending on the number students and the type of course, and thus the level of support the Service User requires. We anticipate based on previous years information, around 1,500 to 2000 hours per year. The University provides no assurances or guarantees in regard to the level of future business awarded against this Contract. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 24th May 2021 12:00 noon. Tender Deadline: 27th May 2021 12:00 noon. NTU Tender Portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9c59aa-9350-4f88-9a00-b41c43ba1bbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESTIGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 06:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9c59aa-9350-4f88-9a00-b41c43ba1bbf
- 22 Apr 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c7be6b-8b75-411b-a4fe-9c3d32542510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9c59aa-9350-4f88-9a00-b41c43ba1bbf
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c7be6b-8b75-411b-a4fe-9c3d32542510
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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