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title: "CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services - AWARD"
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# CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14df1779-603c-4277-98be-614d6dce2e54

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for Translation and Interpretation Services to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. This contract, following a competitive tender process conducted via an open procurement method, covers diverse linguistic services such as spoken and non-spoken face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, and document translation. The contract period commences on 28th July 2026 and concludes on 27th July 2029. The procurement falls under the industry categories of Translation Services and Interpretation Services and spans multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. At this stage, the procurement process is complete, with the contract having been officially awarded on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents meaningful expansion opportunities for businesses adept in language and translation services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive, multi-platform communication solutions. Suitable contestants would ideally be firms with robust capabilities in managing large-scale service contracts in diverse geographical regions. Despite the contract's unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in similar fields could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council, reinforcing their presence in the public service sector.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded the contract for Interpretation and Translation Services to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. The contract covers the delivery of comprehensive interpretation and translation services, including spoken and non-spoken face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, written translation services, and associated language support services, following the completion of a competitive tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a851735-f6f3-43b4-bce9-aa72749ff660 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS L |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a851735-f6f3-43b4-bce9-aa72749ff660

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a851735-f6f3-43b4-bce9-aa72749ff660
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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