Tender

Translation and Interpretation Services

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 12:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the House of Commons is seeking to procure Translation and Interpretation Services to aid the Participation Team at the UK Parliament. This tender, identified by process ID C2902, falls under the industry category of public authority services related to interpretation and translation. The procurement is located in London, but services will be required both at the Parliamentary Estate and throughout the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity commenced on 20th March 2026, with interested parties required to submit enquiries by 25th March 2026 and final responses due by 2nd April 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, with the entire process managed electronically via Atamis portal, in alignment with UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses providing language and interpretation services, particularly those equipped to deliver both quality and social value alongside competitive pricing, as indicated by the award criteria of 60:10:30 (Quality: Social Value: Price). Small and medium-sized enterprises are explicitly encouraged to apply, marking an excellent chance for growth in government contracts. Interested firms should prepare to deliver services extending from July 2026 to July 2028, with potential contract renewals up to 2029. Companies prioritising public sector engagement and capable of flexible contract fulfilment would find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market footprint in the translation and interpretation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the House of Lords (the Authority) requires the provision of a translation and interpretation provider to support the work of the Participation Team at UK Parliament in delivering services and activities to public audiences, including visitors and schools, both on the Parliamentary Estate and within communities across the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract for a further period(s) of 1 year in the format 2+1 in single or multiple terms, at its sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06704a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025743-2026
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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