Scope
Description
To provide BSL interpreters for hearing-impaired student in College's South Tyneside area for the 2025/26 academic year. The students require 1:1 support as specified in their Education Health Care Plan for their placements during the Supported Internship Programme. The interpreters will assist in communication, safety procedures, and task completion. The intention is to run an open process under the Light Touch Regime via. Contracts Finder. The % split used will be 60% technical, 10% social value, 30% commercial. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for the provision of services - PO will apply. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Total value (estimated)
- £65,208 excluding VAT
- £78,249.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 17 July 2026
- 10 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical/Quality = 60% Sustainability and Social Value =10% Commercial =30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government