Scope
Reference
C373742
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.
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Contract 1. Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY
Supplier
Contract value
- £63,840 excluding VAT
- £63,840 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates
- 8 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Performance and Measurement | 1 Productivity Regular reviews the on-site college team and report any issues. 2 Effectiveness supplier must meet the deliverables set out in the requirements section. |
3 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
88-90 North Sherwood Street,
Nottingham
NG1 4EE
United Kingdom
Email: michaelc@axisrec.com
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Choices College - BSL Communication Support - South Tyneside - 2025/26 AY
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