--- title: "ITQ - Consultancy to Co-Ordinate & Produce British Sign Language Plan" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-30" --- # ITQ - Consultancy to Co-Ordinate & Produce British Sign Language Plan Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is currently seeking a consultant to co-ordinate and produce its British Sign Language Plan. This tender process, classified under the services category, is being carried out using an open procedure and is based in Lochgilphead, UK. The tender submission deadline is set for 7th June 2018, with the contract period commencing shortly after on 15th June 2018 and concluding by 31st October 2018. This project holds a total value of £5,000 and is essential for enhancing accessibility for the community. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in inclusive communication strategies or experience working with local authorities. Vendors that can demonstrate a strong understanding of British Sign Language and a proven track record in producing regional plans or strategies tailored to community needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can position such businesses to contribute meaningfully to public service initiatives while expanding their client base within local governance structures. ## Notice A consultant is required to co-ordinate and produce Argyll and Bute Council's British Sign Language Plan in both draft and final form. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The consultant will be required to: - Consult with internal stakeholders on the contents of the British Sign Language Plan - Write a draft plan in English and arrange for the draft plan to be translated into British Sign Language - Organise appropriate consultation with British Sign Language users on the contents of the draft plan and attend any necessary consultation events - Write the final British Sign Language Plan in English and arrange for the plan to be translated into British Sign Language. The final plan must be published no later than October 2018 - Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders - Write reports ensuring appropriate sign off at each stage of the project including the Council's Community Services Departmental Management Team, Strategic Management Team and Policy and Resources Committee - Keep Project Stakeholders advised of progress including the identification of any issues and risks and escalate where necessary ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320378 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jun 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | £5,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 30 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320378 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320378&idx=1 30th May 2018 - ITQ Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320378&idx=2 30th May 2018 - PRIVACY NOTICE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320378&idx=3 30th May 2018 - T&CS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320378 ITQ - Consultancy to Co-Ordinate & Produce British Sign Language Plan - A consultant is required to co-ordinate and produce Argyll and Bute Council's British Sign Language Plan in both draft and final form. ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544487 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=544487 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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