Tender

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

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a procurement process for comprehensive translation and interpretation services through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender, titled "CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services," falls under the industry category of translation and interpretation services (CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000). The council seeks a single provider capable of delivering both spoken and non-spoken services across various platforms including face-to-face, telephone, and video. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines set for 30th December 2025 for inquiries and 12th January 2026 for quotation submissions. The successful contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 and will encompass delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more, with the main focus on the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpretation field to expand their operations and secure a long-term partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council. Ideal candidates are those capable of offering a full suite of services across various locations and platforms, leveraging technology for streamlined service delivery. While the procurement type is not recurrent, engaging with this council can enhance visibility and credibility in the public sector for businesses that are not SMEs or VCSEs. The open procurement method details suggest it is accessible to established firms, making this an attractive prospect for entities capable of meeting comprehensive service delivery needs while adhering to the council's standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Council seeks a single provider to deliver comprehensive interpretation and translation services, including spoken and non-spoken face-to-face, telephone, video, and related support, that Suppliers must meet to submit a valid Tender. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 30th December 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12th January 2026 at 12:05. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2a4fb3-8da8-4ab6-8716-ecd7c95b8e83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shawez Khwaja
Contact Email
shawez.khwaja@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 8000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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