Deaf Communication Support

A Tender Notice
by DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£310K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
23 Aug 2021
Delivery
To 01 Sep 2026 (est.)
Deadline
27 Sep 2021 10:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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.

Renewal Options

Three lots of 12 month period

CPV Codes

  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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