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title: "Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f69"
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# Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f69

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## Summary

The contracting process for "Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY" has been completed by NHS England. Serving as the buying organisation, NHS England is a central government authority located in London. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the requirement for British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support hearing-impaired students in South Tyneside for the academic year. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below threshold under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th September 2025, with a contract period starting from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting significant planning and tendering phases.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational and communication services, particularly those proficient in BSL interpretation. AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating potential for similar businesses to compete in future procurement processes. Businesses that can demonstrate technical competency, contribute to social value, and offer competitive commercial terms are well-suited to contend in such open procurement exercises, especially under frameworks that promote inclusivity and accessibility in educational environments. The use of an open procurement method emphasises transparent opportunities for both SMEs and larger entities within the sector.

## Notice

To provide BSL interpreters for hearing-impaired student in College's South Tyneside area for the 2025/26 academic year. The students require 1:1 support as specified in their Education Health Care Plan for their placements during the Supported Internship Programme. The interpreters will assist in communication, safety procedures, and task completion. The intention is to run an open process under the Light Touch Regime via. Contracts Finder. The % split used will be 60% technical, 10% social value, 30% commercial. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for the provision of services - PO will apply. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053891-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,208 |
| Lots value | £65,208 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,840 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053891-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038653-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 16:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033483-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053891-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038653-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033483-2025
  18th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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