Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which further information may be obtained

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

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Title

Supplier Event: 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Impairment

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Description of the goods or services required

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council’s aim to procure high-quality, 1 -1 Communication Support for People who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Loss.

The Service will be commissioned for Individuals on a spot purchase basis following a statutory assessment of need, and referral by the Service Purchaser.

Communicator Guides and Communication Support Workers will need to be able to communicate fully with those they support, usually this is through the medium of British Sign Language.

Support may include help with everyday tasks such as shopping, dealing with mail, attending GP appointments and engagement in social opportunities. Support should be inspiring and flexible, enabling people to live as full and independent lives as possible, at home and in the community.

The Council is aspiring to develop current services and is therefore keen to hold this provider session, a key aspect of the session will be considering the possibility of supplier collaboration to deliver services.

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Notice Coding and Classification

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

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Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

4 Other Information

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Additional Information

Registration Details:-

Swansea Council Adult Services Commissioning Team:

Please register your interest by emailing lisa.banks@swansea.gov.uk

by 24th August 2023 to advise how many people from your organisation will be attending

Please advise at the earliest opportunity if you require the services of a BSL Interpreter

Event Date 4th September 2023

This event will be delivered in person at Swansea Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN: arrival from 14.00, meeting starts 14.30.

- To provide more information about our commissioning requirements

- Provide a timeframe and the next steps.

The tender opportunity will be published on eTenderWales in the coming weeks, the tender documents are not currently available on eTenderWales. The Market Engagement Events are to provide information to all potential bidders prior to the tender opportunity being published on eTenderWales.

Swansea Council are aiming to procure high-quality, 1 – 1 Communication Support for Adults over 18 who are Deaf or have Dual Sensory Loss.

Support is commissioned on a spot purchase basis therefore there is no guarantee of business.

The publication of this notice does not signify the beginning of any formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any future procurement process.

The Council may withdraw or amend any information contained in this notice at any time and without notice

(WA Ref:133712)

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Download Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice