---
title: "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (May 2021)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-05"
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# Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (May 2021)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae2c

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Kent County Council, seeking services for "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind." This initiative falls under the category of Other Community, Social and Personal Services and is located in Maidstone, Kent. Currently in the 'Award' stage, the framework has been established since 17 June 2019 and will continue until 16 June 2023. Notably, the last opportunity for submissions was on 7 June 2021, with key dates for clarification questions set for 28 May 2021 and the anticipated contract start date being 2 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those that offer innovative solutions for the d/Deaf and Deafblind community. Suitable candidates might include providers of face-to-face or video interpreting, transcription services, and translation services. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision and come prepared to meet the framework's minimum standards will be well-positioned to compete and secure contracts that can enhance their growth in this vital sector.

## Notice

The Council has set up a 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 certain set of minimum standards. The framework commenced on 17th June 2019 and will run until 16th June 2023.

### Lot Information

1-10 As described in Section 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 from an International Range of Languages Lot 10 - Trainee Interpreters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000153-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 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 | KATHRYN EELES; PRESTIGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000153-2022
- 7 May 2021 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009915-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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