Provision of BSL Interpreters and Lip Speakers for Deaf FCDO Officers
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of BSL Interpreters and Lip Speakers for Deaf FCDO Officers
Awarded 01 Mar 2022
Awarded01 Mar 2022
Value£584,000.00
Supplierthebigword Group Ltd
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 8mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2022Expired 28 Feb 2025
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The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract to thebigword Group Ltd for the provision of learning professionals, specifically expert British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and lip speakers, to support deaf and hard-of-hearing employees.
This workplace adjustment, mandated under the Equality Act 2010, was facilitated by the Disability and Workplace Adjustment Team (DWAT) to ensure accessible face-to-face interpretation for affected staff.
The contract value was £584,000.
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