Tender

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

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of translation and interpretation services, under the tender reference CBC-1880-T-SK, in the UKH25 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified in the services category, utilises an open procedure, inviting suppliers to deliver both spoken and non-spoken translation, including face-to-face, telephone, and video services. The tender is in the active stage, with key timelines including an enquiry period ending on 30th December 2025 and the submission deadline set for 12th January 2026. Interested parties are required to use the In-tend electronic tendering system to submit their quotations.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses specialising in language services and technology solutions. With a procurement budget of £350,000, it is ideal for organisations experienced in delivering high-quality interpretation and translation services across various platforms. Suppliers that can demonstrate comprehensive expertise and innovative service delivery methodologies will be particularly well-suited to compete, providing potential growth in their provision of public sector services. The valuation criteria favour a balanced approach between quality and cost, giving businesses the opportunity to leverage their strengths in both areas.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Years at expiry date subject to Council Requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080083-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
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
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shawez Khwaja
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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