Published date: 23 August 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 27 September 2021, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£310,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN565417-50804298

Published date

23 August 2021

Closing date

27 September 2021

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Derbyshire County Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Deaf Communication Support Service. Bidders should be experienced in delivering interpretation support services. The service will cover the whole of Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and the contract length will be 5 years with the potential to extend for 3 additional years (max 8 years). The Contract budget will be £38,750 per annum.

The service will provide interpreting and communication support for people who are Deaf or Deafblind, including: BSL interpretation, Sign support English and Deaf relay, Deafblind communication techniques, Note taking and speech to text. Interpretation services will include face-to-face appointments or online appointments via video. The service will be expected to deliver 1300 hours of communication support per annum / approx. 300 appointments to support the service's existing clients base of 257 people plus any new clients. The service will also support Deaf / Deafblind people by providing information about local support and undertake engagement activities related to the development and delivery of the service.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Irina Wragg

Address

County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom

Email

irina.wragg@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/