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title: "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d151"
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# Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d151

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## Summary

Kent County Council is conducting a procurement process for interpreting and communication services tailored for individuals who are d/Deaf and Deafblind. This initiative, titled "Interpreting and Communication Services for People who are d/Deaf and Deafblind (August 2021)", falls under the services industry category with a classification of "Other community, social and personal services". The procurement method is open, with the tender period having ended on 7th September 2021. The framework established for these services commenced on 17th June 2019 and is set to conclude on 16th June 2023, allowing the council to engage with a list of pre-approved service providers based on minimum standards.

This contract presents significant opportunities for service providers in the interpreting and communication sector, especially those offering face-to-face interpreting, transcription, and translation services. Businesses that specialise in assisting d/Deaf and Deafblind individuals are well-positioned to participate, particularly those capable of meeting the quality criteria set forth in this framework. Additionally, organisations that wish to contribute to accessible communication within public services may find this tender aligns with their strategic goals, helping to expand their client base within the regional authority framework established by Kent County Council.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1-10 as listed 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. The partner organisations with access to the framework are as follows: -- Kent Police, -- Kent Fire and Rescue, -- National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service- Kent, -- KMPT (Kent and Medway Partnership Trust), and -- Dover District Council. At any time during the term of the framework, any of the following public sector organisations may apply to gain access to the framework: -- Medway Council, - Kent Schools -- any district council in Kent, -- KCHFT (Kent Community Health Foundation Trust), -- NHS England (Kent and Medway) (AKA NHS Commissioning Board), -- Kent & Medway NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Lot 1-10

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/000157-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 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 | Active, 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUE WHITEWOOD SIGN LANGUAGE & LIP READING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000157-2022
- 5 Aug 2021 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018914-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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