--- title: "SOL - PME Translation and Interpretation 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056473" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056473" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056473.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056473.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-23" --- # SOL - PME Translation and Interpretation 2025 Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056473 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056473) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056473.json) ## Summary Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "SOL - PME Translation and Interpretation 2025". This involves providing a variety of translation and interpretation services to be used in both individual and group settings. The Council is particularly interested in how AI can enhance these services, including face-to-face interpreting, written translation, Easy Read translation, and Braille translation. The engagement deadline is set for 8th August 2025. This service procurement is categorised under IT, research and development, and health and social work services and will take place in the UKG3 region. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in AI-enhanced language services, including those providing traditional and digital translation solutions. Companies that can offer innovative methods for overcoming language barriers, particularly those that are adaptable to AI technologies, will find this project well aligned with their capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically encouraged to participate, suggesting that the procurement process is designed to accommodate diverse business sizes and structures, thereby enhancing growth opportunities in the translation and interpretation industry. The contract period runs from April 2026 to March 2029, providing a substantial timeline for businesses to engage and develop their offerings. ## Notice The Council are looking undertake a pre market engagement. The Council are looking to provide a variety of translation and interpretation services to be utilised in both individual and group settings. Minimum requirements will include the following methodology, we are keen to understand how AI can enhance and/or contribute. ### Planning Information SMBC are looking to provide a variety of translation and interpretation services to be utilised in both individual and group settings. Minimum requirements will include the following methodology, we are keen to understand how AI can enhance and/or contribute. Face to Face Interpreting When there is a verbal communication barrier between The Council and a person using its services, this is a resource for people who use council services, who have limited English proficiency. This will include British Sign Language, which is a fully developed, natural language with its own grammar and syntax, distinct from spoken English. Written Translation When written and/or digital information needs to be converted from one language to another, directly translating the text while preserving the original meaning and context with clarity and accuracy. Easy Read Translation 'Easy Read' refers to the presentation of text in an accessible, easy to understand format and is often preferred by readers with learning disabilities and/or difficulties to understand information more easily. However, it may also be beneficial for people with other conditions affecting how they process information and those who are not fluent in English. Braille Translation For blind people or people who find large print difficult. It involves converting written text into Braille, a tactile writing system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042486-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 15:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042486-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 10:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042299-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042486-2025 23rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042299-2025 23rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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