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SOL - Translation and Interpretation Services 2025

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract for Translation and Interpretation Services for 2025, valued at £85,000, under a direct procurement method on 1st April 2025. The procurement process, finalised without competition as it was below threshold, included services such as face-to-face and telephone interpreting, document translation, BSL, and video interpretation. The awarded supplier is ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS LIMITED, and services will be delivered in the UKG3 region, covering general management consultancy as well as health and social work services. The contract runs until 31st March 2026, with the project tagged under the industry category of services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in language services, particularly those specialising in comprehensive interpretation and translation offerings. Companies with robust service delivery systems, including capabilities for handling multiple communication formats like video and Braille, would be well-suited for contracts like this. Additionally, large-scale service providers with the infrastructure to support quarterly management information exchanges and secure online booking systems can leverage such opportunities for business expansion in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Translation and Interpretation Services 2025

Notice Description

Translation and interpretation services. Face to face Interpreting Telephone Interpreting Document translation, transcription and additional services (written) Easy Read Braille Video Interpreting BSL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05622f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041334-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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