# Deaf Communication Support

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Derbyshire County Council](/buyers/derbyshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £310,000
- Published: 23 August 2021
- Planned start: 1 April 2022
- Planned end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 35d26066-0826-4cbe-98fe-a2de5bfa5256-462710
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc17f78-4ca2-45fd-a94b-9e506f5171b3

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d26066-0826-4cbe-98fe-a2de5bfa5256-462710)