Deaf Communication Support

A Tender Notice
by DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£310K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
23 Aug 2021
Delivery
01 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2027
Deadline
27 Sep 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

CPV Codes

  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

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