Qualitative Research - British Sign Language Users on Rail
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09 Jul 2026
Description
The appointed supplier will work with Transport Focus and SISJ partners to design and deliver qualitative research addressing how BSL users want to receive passenger information across rail environments.
Scope
- Reference
- BSLDEC25
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Feb 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
- CPV classifications
- 73110000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Supplier requirements We welcome bids from a wide range of suppliers including academic teams, research suppliers, consortia, independent experts, or other suitably qualified organisations with the relevant expertise. Responses must demonstrate: • Strong experience delivering qualitative research with d/Deaf and BSL-using participants. • Expertise in accessibility, inclusive design or transport research (rail experience desirable), including identification of sample and recruitment of research participants • Capability to conduct research in BSL or with high-quality interpreting support. • Experience translating complex qualitative insight into clear, actionable conclusions and make recommendations.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Award details
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