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title: "Award of Specialist Communication Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb4b23a2-0c92-401f-bb7c-8b85c870bf12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-05"
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# Award of Specialist Communication Service

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb4b23a2-0c92-401f-bb7c-8b85c870bf12

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Award of Specialist Communication Service," which involved providing trained communicator/guides support for a profoundly deaf and blind resident with unique needs. This service falls within the health services category and was awarded under a single tender procurement method. The award was completed on 23rd March 2018, with the contract duration commencing on 1st April 2018 and extending until 31st December 2018. The total contract value stands at £44,000, and the delivery of services is expected to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in support for individuals with disabilities. Companies that offer trained communication services or related support would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such contracts not only fosters community wellbeing but also enables businesses to grow their social impact and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

AWARD ONLY OF:- The provision of trained communicator/guides support for a profoundly deaf and blind resident whom is without speech and has unique needs due to having a rare disability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f8c4f-13a6-45e6-bd67-b014810d22bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEAFBLIND ENABLEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 10:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f8c4f-13a6-45e6-bd67-b014810d22bd
- 5 Jul 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f8c4f-13a6-45e6-bd67-b014810d22bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f8c4f-13a6-45e6-bd67-b014810d22bd
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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