Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c29-25b0-700e-90d4-5333d2e23f2c/communicator-guide-service [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Communicator Guide Service [Staffordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/staffordshire-county-council) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,000,000 Published 21 May 2018 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Staffordshire County Council is seeking tenders for a framework of organisations for the provision of 'Communicator Guide Services' to support sensory impaired service users across the County of Staffordshire by suitably trained and qualified 'Communicator Guides.' They would support service users either in their home or elsewhere within the County in accordance with their personalised individual support plan to achieve their chosen outcomes, and or to assist a Social worker to communicate at the client's initial assessment and/or at reviews. Qualifying persons would have dual sensory impairment, or physical disabilities which include dual sensory impairment or health or age related problems and have been assessed as capable of benefiting from the service. There will be no guaranteed hours and payment will be based on the actual service delivered, there is a fixed Rate per hour of £19.30. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com) Suppliers should register onto the system (if they have not already done so) by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity but searching for reference number SCHG00169. It is essential that you register your interest on both our websites: [staffordshire.gov.uk](https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/home.aspx) [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com). Additional information: The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com). Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SCHG00169 Communicator Guide Service. Read full description ## CPV classification Translation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/961ef48c-b31f-46b1-8c43-161edae4fe71) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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