Crown Commercial Service · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of British Sign Language Interpreters for HM Queen Elizabeth II Lying-in-State and Funeral

Awarded 13 Sep 2022

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Awarded13 Sep 2022
Value£17,675.30
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 2mo ago5d term
Awarded 13 Sept 2022Expired 18 Sept 2022

Crown Commercial Service awarded a contract to Sign Solutions (Sign Language Interpreting Agency) Ltd for the provision of two British Sign Language interpreters to support the lying-in-state and funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The interpreters were deployed between Tate Britain in London and Westminster Abbey, with the meeting location at the Kiosk at Tate Britain before each shift.

Duties included supporting the interpretation of information such as the booking and queuing process, length and time details, and security requirements including bag allowance and wristband requirements.

The contract value was £17,675.3.

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