Tender

WE_1130 Translation and Interpretation Services for Uzbekistan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "WE_1130 Translation and Interpretation Services for Uzbekistan." This procurement process focuses on securing translation and interpretation services with a specific delivery location in Uzbekistan. The procurement method is open competition, classified as below-threshold, inviting suppliers to participate by visiting the specified submission portal. The tender period ends on 23rd February 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2028. The enquiry period concludes on 9th February 2026. The industry category mainly pertains to translation and interpretation services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience or interest in the Uzbek market. SMEs are encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. The gross value of the contract is set at £67,200, with an emphasis on quality, methodology, and commercial criteria for the award decision, allocated at 30%, 30%, and 40% respectively. With the possibility of annual extensions up to 2032, this procurement offers long-term engagement potential for successfully awarded businesses, fostering growth and stability within this service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_1130 Translation and Interpretation Services for Uzbekistan

Notice Description

The British Council Uzbekistan is looking to contract suppliers for translation and interpretation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend 4 additional times annually

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008869-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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