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CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for Translation and Interpretation Services to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. This contract, following a competitive tender process conducted via an open procurement method, covers diverse linguistic services such as spoken and non-spoken face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, and document translation. The contract period commences on 28th July 2026 and concludes on 27th July 2029. The procurement falls under the industry categories of Translation Services and Interpretation Services and spans multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. At this stage, the procurement process is complete, with the contract having been officially awarded on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents meaningful expansion opportunities for businesses adept in language and translation services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive, multi-platform communication solutions. Suitable contestants would ideally be firms with robust capabilities in managing large-scale service contracts in diverse geographical regions. Despite the contract's unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in similar fields could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council, reinforcing their presence in the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded the contract for Interpretation and Translation Services to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. The contract covers the delivery of comprehensive interpretation and translation services, including spoken and non-spoken face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, written translation services, and associated language support services, following the completion of a competitive tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a851735-f6f3-43b4-bce9-aa72749ff660
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS L

Further Information

Notice Documents

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