---
title: "SOL - Translation and Interpretation Services 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05622f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-18"
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# SOL - Translation and Interpretation Services 2025

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05622f

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract for Translation and Interpretation Services for 2025, valued at £85,000, under a direct procurement method on 1st April 2025. The procurement process, finalised without competition as it was below threshold, included services such as face-to-face and telephone interpreting, document translation, BSL, and video interpretation. The awarded supplier is ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS LIMITED, and services will be delivered in the UKG3 region, covering general management consultancy as well as health and social work services. The contract runs until 31st March 2026, with the project tagged under the industry category of services. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in language services, particularly those specialising in comprehensive interpretation and translation offerings. Companies with robust service delivery systems, including capabilities for handling multiple communication formats like video and Braille, would be well-suited for contracts like this. Additionally, large-scale service providers with the infrastructure to support quarterly management information exchanges and secure online booking systems can leverage such opportunities for business expansion in government contracts.

## Notice

Translation and interpretation services. Face to face Interpreting Telephone Interpreting Document translation, transcription and additional services (written) Easy Read Braille Video Interpreting BSL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041334-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041334-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041334-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://absolute-interpreting.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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