Qualitative Research - British Sign Language Users on Rail

Transport FocuscontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05fcceProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

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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

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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

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Below threshold - open competition

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