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title: "Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030eb8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030eb8

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## Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, is initiating a tender titled "Market Soundings Meeting - Regional Communication Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and hard of Hearing," classified under the translation services sector. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key meeting scheduled via Zoom on 8th February 2022 at 11:30 am. Interested parties are required to express their intent to participate by submitting details through the eTenders Message Facility. The total value for this service is estimated at £5,000,000, and the communications support is intended to be delivered across all of Northern Ireland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in translation and interpretation services, particularly those focused on accessibility for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind, and hard of hearing individuals. Enterprises capable of providing regional communication solutions, including those accustomed to health sector contracts, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Engagement in the Market Soundings Meeting could provide valuable insights into the specific needs and expectations of the Health and Social Care Board, positioning interested suppliers favourably for the forthcoming tender process.

## Notice

The Health and Social Care Board invites Tenderers to express an interest in attending a Market Soundings Meeting in advance of a Tender for the provision of a Regional Communications Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Service Users. The Market Soundings meeting will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting at 11:30am on the 8th of February. Tenderers are invited to express an interest by way of the eTenders Message Facility. Tenderers should provide details of up to two attendees. The details must include an eMail address so that the individuals can be invited to attend the Zoom Call. Note the HSCB does not intend to use this Notice to shorten the Tender Process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health and Social Care Board invites Tenderers to express an interest in attending a Market Soundings Meeting in advance of a Tender for the provision of a Regional Communications Support Service for D/deaf, D/deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Service Users. The Market Soundings meeting will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting at 11:30am on the 8th of February. Tenderers are invited to express an interest by way of the eTenders Message Facility. Tenderers should provide details of up to two attendees. The details must include an eMail address so that the individuals can be invited to attend the Zoom Call. Note the HSCB does not intend to use this Notice to shorten the Tender Process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002079-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 18:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002079-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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