Live Sign Language Solution

Software & IT SystemsCPV 48000000

ValueValue not published

Deadline18 Sept 2026

Published2 Apr 2026

RegionNationwide

Timeline

Published 2 Apr 202620 days leftCloses 18 Sept 2026

Who to contact

kerry.leece@northumbria.police.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

When this comes round again

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The brief

Northumbria Police are looking to procure a live 24/7 service for sign language interpretation to be able to provide appropriate support to deaf members of the community when required.

What it takes to bid this

10–22 daysof bid-team effort

£6.8k–£15.1kat typical UK bid-team rates

Compressed window — start the same week

Typical UK bid effort for the value not published — mid-band assumed band — an estimate, not a quote.

Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%

Typical for this category — confirm against the ITT pack

Hold at bidCyber Essentials Plus (often mandatory for gov IT)
Hold at bidISO 27001 (information security)
Show at bidComparable references / case studies
Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
Show at bidSocial value commitments

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