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UK_1407- Welsh Translation Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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17 Jul 2026 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is procuring Welsh-language translation services through a supplier framework. The requirement supports translation work for the British Council’s Welsh offices and wider business needs, helping it comply with the Welsh Language Act. This is a services contract for translation, with delivery across the British Council’s relevant business operations rather than a single stated site. The framework is intended to provide a pool of suppliers that can fulfil Welsh translation requirements as they arise. It is suitable for organisations specialising in Welsh-language translation and for providers able to support public-sector or multi-business requirements through a managed framework arrangement.

The procurement has reached tender: the British Council invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot, closed framework using either direct awards based on supplier ranking or further competitions between framework suppliers. The enquiry deadline was 27 July 2026 at 23:59, and the tender submission deadline was extended to 12 August 2026 at 12:00. The award decision is due by 1 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is 21 September 2026 to 25 September 2030. The estimated gross value is £207,000. Electronic submission is allowed, in English. Award criteria are quality-based; the detailed criteria are set out in the invitation-to-tender documents.

This opportunity suits Welsh-language translation specialists able to deliver accurate translation that supports compliance with the Welsh Language Act. Suppliers should be comfortable serving a large public-facing organisation with requirements from both Welsh offices and wider business functions. The framework offers two possible commissioning routes: ranked suppliers may receive direct-award opportunities, while requirements may also be competed among all framework suppliers. It therefore suits businesses with the capacity to respond to recurring or varied translation commissions, manage work within a framework, and compete for individual requirements when needed. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_1407- Welsh Translation Framework

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to set up a framework of suppliers to fulfil our Welsh Language translation requirements and to ensure adherence to the Welsh Language Act. This framework will span not just the Welsh offices' requirements but also further business needs too.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074492-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2030 4-5 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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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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