--- title: "SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d812" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d812" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d812.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d812.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-18" --- # SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d812 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d812) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d812.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is seeking tenders for the Deaf Communication Support Service under the title "SSD 21 01 - Deaf Communication Support." This procurement falls within the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services." The contract will be effective across Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) for a duration of five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional three years, and has a budget of £38,750 per annum. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by 27th September 2021 at 11:00 AM, with the award decision scheduled shortly after this date. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation support services, particularly those experienced in working with Deaf and Deafblind individuals. Companies that can provide BSL interpretation, Deafblind communication techniques, and various forms of communication support, including online services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The expected delivery of approximately 1300 hours per annum and engagement with the client base of 257 individuals highlights the demand for skilled service providers in enhancing communication for Deaf and Deafblind communities. ## Notice Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be PS38,750 per annum. The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be PS38,750 per annum. The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service. Renewal: Three lots of 12 month period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001454-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £310,000 | | Lots value | £310,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 12:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001454-2022 - 23 Aug 2021 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020643-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=075dfb9a-0904-ec11-810d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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