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title: "Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-133712"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2023-08-01"
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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-133712

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea is planning a tender opportunity titled "Supplier Event: 1 - 1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment" in the health and social work services category. The procurement process is in the planning stage with a market engagement event scheduled for 4th September 2023 at Swansea Civic Centre. Interested parties need to register their interest by emailing lisa.banks@swansea.gov.uk by 24th August 2023. The aim is to procure high-quality communication support on a spot purchase basis for adults over 18 with sensory impairments.

This tender opportunity from the City & County of Swansea presents a chance for businesses specializing in communication support services for individuals with sensory impairments to collaborate and secure contracts with the council. Companies capable of providing tailored 1 - 1 support services, including British Sign Language communication, for daily tasks and social engagements, are well-suited to compete. The council's emphasis on quality and flexibility in service delivery offers growth prospects for firms focusing on welfare and community health services in the targeted region.

## 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=133712 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 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

- 1 Aug 2023 at 13:49 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133712

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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