Published date: 25 September 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 9 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

00008101

Published date

25 September 2019

Closing date

9 September 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a single supplier to provide a professional British Sign Language (BSL) service.

The Supplier will be able to provide Sign Supported English, deaf/blind Manual interpretation, deaf relay interpretation, international sign language and lip speaking support if required.

Interpreters are required to interpret spoken information and responses from a professional into BSL or other sign language.

Interpreters will be required to interpret service users' responses, receptive and expressive language during meetings with professionals. Interpreters may also be required to interpret within training settings, staff briefings and conferences.

The Supplier will introduce technology services such as, Video Relay Services (VRS) or Video Interpreter Services (VIS) to offer where appropriate.

Award information

Awarded date

17 September 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2021

Total value of contract

£50,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Faircomplus Limited

Address

2b The Green,
Kings Norton,
Birmingham,
B38 8SD

Reference

Companies House number: 05112408

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Warwickshire County Council Strategic Procurement Team

Address

Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4RL
England

Email

johnhopper@warwickshire.gov.uk