Framework Agreement for the Provision of Translation and Transcription Services

A Tender Notice
by NHS LIVERPOOL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3.5 year
Value
£-£750K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
08 Oct 2021
Delivery
To 28 May 2025 (est.)
Deadline
15 Nov 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Merseyside:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group is establishing single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Translation, Interpretation and Transcription service across four procurement Lots. The Framework Agreements and Call Off Agreements made under them will provide services to healthcare providers across the Liverpool, wider Merseyside and Cheshire health and care system. The Lots subject to this Contract Notice were previously advertised under publication 2021/S 000-003208 where no Framework Agreements were awarded for those Lots.

Lot Division

1 Creation of Information for People with Learning Disabilities - Merseyside

The services will include conversion of information provided by the Contracting Authorities into high quality information in formats accessible to people with Learning Disabilities. This will include:- Creating Easy Read documents from written material; Creating audio/videos or other appropriate communication resources where appropriate to meet objectives; Advising and liaising with Contracting Authorities on the most appropriate approach to conveying the necessary information to people in alternative formats. Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities, an online library of Easy Read and other accessible materials produced for the contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government.

2 Creation of Information for People with Learning Disabilities - Cheshire

The services will include conversion of information provided by the Contracting Authorities into high quality information in formats accessible to people with Learning Disabilities. This will include:- Creating Easy Read documents from written material; Creating audio/videos or other appropriate communication resources where appropriate to meet objectives; Advising and liaising with Contracting Authorities on the most appropriate approach to conveying the necessary information to people in alternative formats. Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities, an online library of Easy Read and other accessible materials produced for the contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government.

3 Transcription Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People - Merseyside

The service will include the provision of high quality information in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people, and people with dual sensory loss including (but not limited to):- Transcribe or arrange for material to be transcribed from English into Braille providing paper copies as required; Creation of audio files, tapes and other electronic media from written and/or electronic text documents in English (eg MP3, DAISY) Creation of electronic documents that are accessible for screen magnification/readers from written and/or electronic text documents in English Creation of documents in modified print / large print / in electronic formats to meet accessibility needs from written and/or electronic text documents in English Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities an online library of relevant materials produced for this contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government

4 Transcription Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People - Cheshire

The service will include the provision of high quality information in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people, and people with dual sensory loss including (but not limited to):- Transcribe or arrange for material to be transcribed from English into Braille providing paper copies as required; Creation of audio files, tapes and other electronic media from written and/or electronic text documents in English (eg MP3, DAISY) Creation of electronic documents that are accessible for screen magnification/readers from written and/or electronic text documents in English Creation of documents in modified print / large print / in electronic formats to meet accessibility needs from written and/or electronic text documents in English Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities an online library of relevant materials produced for this contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government

CPV Codes

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services
  • 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
  • 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
  • 79530000 - Translation services
  • 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Indicators

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** It is envisaged that the Lot 2A and 3A Framework Agreements, once established, will be used by the public sector bodies listed below: NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group Liverpool City Council Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool Heart & Chest NHS Trust Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust The Framework Agreements may also be used by non-Contracting Authorities to place Call Off Agreements: Primary Care 24 (Merseyside) Limited It is envisaged that the Lot 2B and 3B Framework Agreements once established, will be used by the public sector bodies listed below: NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Wirral Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Framework Agreements shall be accessible to the above named organisations whether procuring themselves, or on behalf of other such named organisations, or procuring together as members of any joint procurement. Any contract(s) awarded under any Lot may be entered into by or for the benefit of any one or more of the bodies listed above including any successor bodies (including through the merger of two or more organisations) who perform the same or similar functions as any of the bodies listed. The maximum contract value set out in this contract notice represents the maximum total value of call off agreements to be made under this Framework Agreement. It is not however a guaranteed value and shall not be relied upon by any bidding organisation.

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