Framework Agreement for the Provision of Translation and Transcription Services

Tender description

NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group is establishing single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Translation, Interpretation and Transcription service across four procurement Lots. The Framework Agreements and Call Off Agreements made under them will provide services to healthcare providers across the Liverpool, wider Merseyside and Cheshire health and care system. The Lots subject to this Contract Notice were previously advertised under publication 2021/S 000-003208 where no Framework Agreements were awarded for those Lots. Lot 2A: Creation of Information for People with Learning Disabilities - Merseyside The services will include conversion of information provided by the Contracting Authorities into high quality information in formats accessible to people with Learning Disabilities. This will include:- Creating Easy Read documents from written material; Creating audio/videos or other appropriate communication resources where appropriate to meet objectives; Advising and liaising with Contracting Authorities on the most appropriate approach to conveying the necessary information to people in alternative formats. Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities, an online library of Easy Read and other accessible materials produced for the contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government. Lot 2B: Creation of Information for People with Learning Disabilities - Cheshire The services will include conversion of information provided by the Contracting Authorities into high quality information in formats accessible to people with Learning Disabilities. This will include:- Creating Easy Read documents from written material; Creating audio/videos or other appropriate communication resources where appropriate to meet objectives; Advising and liaising with Contracting Authorities on the most appropriate approach to conveying the necessary information to people in alternative formats. Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities, an online library of Easy Read and other accessible materials produced for the contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government. Lot 3A: Transcription Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People - Merseyside The service will include the provision of high quality information in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people, and people with dual sensory loss including (but not limited to):- Transcribe or arrange for material to be transcribed from English into Braille providing paper copies as required; Creation of audio files, tapes and other electronic media from written and/or electronic text documents in English (eg MP3, DAISY) Creation of electronic documents that are accessible for screen magnification/readers from written and/or electronic text documents in English Creation of documents in modified print / large print / in electronic formats to meet accessibility needs from written and/or electronic text documents in English Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities an online library of relevant materials produced for this contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government Lot 3B: Transcription Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People - Cheshire The service will include the provision of high quality information in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people, and people with dual sensory loss including (but not limited to):- Transcribe or arrange for material to be transcribed from English into Braille providing paper copies as required; Creation of audio files, tapes and other electronic media from written and/or electronic text documents in English (eg MP3, DAISY) Creation of electronic documents that are accessible for screen magnification/readers from written and/or electronic text documents in English Creation of documents in modified print / large print / in electronic formats to meet accessibility needs from written and/or electronic text documents in English Maintaining and providing access to Contracting Authorities an online library of relevant materials produced for this contract. Call off contracts awarded under the framework will provide services to: NHS providers in primary, secondary and tertiary, mental health and community care, NHS commissioners and local government