--- title: "Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE" published: "2025-07-02" --- # Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558.json) ## Summary NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) service aimed at assisting Deafblind individuals. The procurement process is designed to commission specialist communication support to enhance access to healthcare services by removing communication barriers for those with both hearing and sight loss. This planned initiative, classified under the 'services' category with a budget of £300,000, is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). Interested parties can expect future notices by the 1st of September, 2025, as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, a central purchasing body, continues its efforts to fulfil its legal duties through this tender. This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those with expertise in serving individuals with sensory impairments. Companies that provide services such as British Sign Language, Deafblind Manual, and other tailored communication methods, and that adhere to person-centred, flexible, non-discriminatory practices, will find this tender highly relevant. Firms that possess a strong track record in the healthcare sector and a commitment to professional standards and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete for this contract, further allowing them to expand their market presence within the healthcare industry. ## Notice NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533711 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Dennistoun | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533711 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533711 Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802558 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558.json.