---
title: "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (February 2021)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02907c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-06"
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# Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (February 2021)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02907c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Kent County Council, which is seeking providers for "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind." The tender is classified under the services category, specifically relating to community, social, and personal services. The framework was established on 17 June 2019 and will run until 16 June 2023, with an active tender period ending on 8 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses that specialise in communication services for the d/Deaf and Deafblind community, particularly those offering face-to-face interpreting, transcription, translation, and innovative visual collaboration services. Suppliers with the capability to meet the council's minimum standards will have a significant advantage, as the framework involves partnerships not only with the council but also other organisations in Kent, thus expanding the potential client base for successful bidders.

## Notice

Framework for interpreting and communication services for people who are d/deaf and deafblind to allow the council to buy communication services from a list of approved providers who meet a set of minimum standards.

### Lot Information

Lots 1-10 (as Described in II.2.4)

Lot 1: Face-to-face interpreting services (Verbal); Lot 2: Face-to-face interpreting services (Non-verbal); Lot 3: Transcription; Lot 4: Lip speakers; Lot 5: Speech to text reporters; Lot 6: Deaf relay; Lot 7: Translation; Lot 8: Video interpreting services; Lot 9: Other sign language interpreting; Lot 10: Trainee Interpreters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009856-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INVOLVE VISUAL COLLABORATION; SIOBHAN HUTTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009856-2021
- 5 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002325-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

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