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NEPO528 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of British Sign Language Interpreters

The Association of North East Councils Limited · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 18:32.

Opportunity overview

The NEPO528 - British Sign Language DPS commenced on 24 May 2021 for a term of 60 months and was due to expire on 24 May 2026. The original Contract Notice for this DPS was published on 5 March 2021: 2021/S 000-004508. The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of validity of the DPS for a period of 27 months from 24 May 2026 to 31 August 2028. The value of the DPS remains unchanged and NEPO do not anticipate that the extension of the validity of the DPS requires variation to the published value. NEPO528 - British Sign Language has been established as a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' under a flexible approached based on the concept of Regulation 34 via Schedule 3, under the principles set out in Regulation 74-77 ('The Light Touch Regime'). The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. Suppliers wishing to access the DPS must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org For guidance on how to create an account or submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Dynamic Purchasing System pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Classification

  • CPV75200000 — Provision of services to the community
  • CPV79540000 — Interpretation services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Face to Face and Video LinkValue not stated
  • Lot 2 - Face to FaceValue not stated
  • Lot 3 - Video LinkValue not stated
  • Lot 4 - Specialist ServicesValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NEPO528
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
75200000
Description
Provision of services to the community

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
4

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Submission Method

written

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
31 Aug 2028

Submission terms

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Face to Face and Video Link
Description
This Lot incorporates all elements of Lot 2 - Face to Face and Lot 3 - Video Link. Providers must be able to supply against all requirements to be considered: • British Sign Language (face to face and video link) • Speech to Text Operator • Lip speaking (face to face and video link) Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Face to Face
Description
An Interpreter is physically present in order to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • British Sign Language • Speech to Text Operator • Lip speaking Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Video Link
Description
An Interpreter is present via video link to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • British Sign Language • Lip speaking Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to renewal.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - Specialist Services
Description
An Interpreter is present to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • Deafblind Communication • International Sign Language • Deaf Relay Interpreting Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to renewal.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79540000
Description
Interpretation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79540000
Description
Interpretation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79540000
Description
Interpretation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79540000
Description
Interpretation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Id
GB-FTS-160023

Identifier

Legal Name
The Association of North East Councils Limited
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Address

Street Address
Northern Design Centre
Locality
Gateshead
Region
UKC22
Postal Code
NE83DF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Harry McBeth

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
NEPO
Id
GB-FTS-44382

Identifier

Legal Name
NEPO

Address

Street Address
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 3DF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gateshead · UKC22 · NE83DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 024252-2026tender ·