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British Sign Language

Trafford Council

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a sub-central government entity located in Manchester, has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "British Sign Language," aimed at securing translation and interpretation services for individuals whose first language is BSL. The services encompass face-to-face interpreting for various scenarios such as meetings and social care, as well as video interpreting. This procurement has been conducted through a 'limited' method, indicative of a below-threshold limited competition. The procurement stage has advanced to the 'award' with the contract signed on 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2030. The primary industry category is services, specifically translation and interpretation services within the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services. Companies adept in handling British Sign Language will find a lucrative market in the public sector. As the contract was awarded to Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Ipsley, Redditch, it highlights that SMEs with expertise in video conferencing and in-person interpreting stand a good chance of securing similar contracts in the future. This environment nurtures business growth through sustained demand in public sector communications and accessibility services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Sign Language

Notice Description

Translation and interpretation providers to provide translation services for those whose first language is BSL in the provision of: * Face to Face interpreting for interviews, meetings, consultation and social care requirements; * Video interpreting (i.e. video conference)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trafford Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd

Further Information

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