---
title: "BSL Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# BSL Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c6a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) services for students at Birmingham City University, facilitated through a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement is part of the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) framework, specifically under Lot 5(a) for non-spoken BSL services across all other regions. The procurement falls under the community health services category and was awarded on 17th September 2025, with the active involvement of the university as the buying organisation. The service agreement, valued at £1,080,000, was awarded to Prestige Network Ltd, a company noted for its specialisation in language services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in language services, particularly those specialising in community health and educational settings, as well as firms capable of providing essential services under time constraints. Companies that can navigate framework agreements and have expertise in non-spoken language services will find this an ideal opportunity. The direct award mechanism may benefit experienced suppliers well-versed in statutory provisioning requirements. With technical demands and rigorous procurement standards, businesses focused on quality in service delivery are best positioned to leverage this tender for potential business growth.

## Notice

BSL support services for Birmingham City University students. Direct award appointed via North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) framework for Language Services. (NOE.0583), Lot 5(a) - Non spoken (BSL)- all other regions agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BSL support services for Birmingham City University students. Direct award appointed via North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) framework for Language Services. (NOE.0583), Lot 5(a) - Non spoken (BSL)- all other regions agreement. Additional information: Direct award appointed via North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) framework for Language Services. (NOE.0583), Lot 5(a) - Non spoken (BSL)- all other regions agreement.

### Procurement Information

Statutory provision of essential services that could be delivered in the required restricted timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057407-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,080,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESTIGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80580000 - Provision of language courses
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057407-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcu.ac.uk
- http://www.prestigenetwork.co.uk

## Provenance

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