Communication Support Services

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services.

The required services include, but are not limited to:

Communication Support Workers (CSWs) to provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language (BSL) and to provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning (Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) Definition: Sign Language Interpreter).

BSL Interpreters to provide BSL interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom.

As a minimum Tenderers must complete and submit the following:

SPD Response on PCS

Appendix A - Form of Tender

Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct

Appendix E - Pricing Schedule

Appendix F - SCM RP: Section 1

Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire

The Agreement is for a period of 1 year. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for 3 further period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements.

The total value of the contract has been calculated for a period of 4 years including optional extensions.