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title: "Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131213"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131213

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea, a regional or local authority, is planning a tender for the procurement of high-quality 1-1 communication support for adults who are deaf or have dual sensory loss. The tender, titled "Supplier Event: 1-1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment," falls under the main procurement category of services in the health and social work services sector. The event date for gaining information about the tender is scheduled for 22nd May 2023 at Swansea Civic Centre. Interested parties must register their interest by 12th May 2023.

This tender opportunity by the City & County of Swansea can create business opportunities for communication support providers experienced in British Sign Language and welfare services. Businesses offering community health services and social work services may also find this tender suitable for participation. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the aim of engaging potential bidders before the formal tender document is published on eTenderWales. The opportunity is focused on spot purchase commissions for individual support based on a statutory assessment of need and referral basis.

## Notice

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council's aim to procure high-quality, 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Loss.The Service will be commissioned for Individuals on a spot purchase basis following a statutory assessment of need, and referral by the Service Purchaser.Communicator Guides and Communication Support Workers will need to be able to communicate fully with those they support, usually this is through the medium of British Sign Language.Support may include help with everyday tasks such as shopping, dealing with mail, attending GP appointments and engagement in social opportunities. Support should be inspiring and flexible, enabling people to live as full and independent lives as possible, at home and in the community.The Council is aspiring to develop current services and is therefore keen to hold this provider session, a key aspect of the session will be considering the possibility of supplier collaboration to deliver services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131213 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 16:06 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131213

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness

## Provenance

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