Published date: 21 May 2018

This notice was replaced on 11 September 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 September 2018)

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.


Contract summary

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Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£500,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

IA942

Published date

21 May 2018

Closing date

21 June 2018

Contract start date

1 September 2018

Contract end date

31 August 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking tenders for a framework of organisations for the provision of 'Communicator Guide Services' to support sensory impaired service users across the County of Staffordshire by suitably trained and qualified 'Communicator Guides.' They would support service users either in their home or elsewhere within the County in accordance with their personalised individual support plan to achieve their chosen outcomes, and or to assist a Social worker to communicate at the client's initial assessment and/or at reviews.

Qualifying persons would have dual sensory impairment, or physical disabilities which include dual sensory impairment or health or age related problems and have been assessed as capable of benefiting from the service.

There will be no guaranteed hours and payment will be based on the actual service delivered, there is a fixed Rate per hour of £19.30.

The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com

Suppliers should register onto the system (if they have not already done so) by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity but searching for reference number SCHG00169.

It is essential that you register your interest on both our websites:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/home.aspx

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.


More information

Additional text

The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SCHG00169 Communicator Guide Service.


About the buyer

Contact name

Clare Kinvig-Jenkinson

Address

Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England

Telephone

01785 524056

Email

clare.kinvig-jenkinson@staffordshire.gov.uk