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title: "CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef83"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef83

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded the procurement process for "CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services", awarding the contract to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry categories of translation and interpretation services, was conducted via an open procedure. This allows for comprehensive service provision, covering both spoken and non-spoken communication across various platforms including face-to-face and digital mediums. The contract period extends from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2029, with a potential extension. The standstill period ends on 1st June 2026, with contract signature anticipated by 15th June 2026. Located in the UKH25 region, this sub-central government contract was managed through the In-tend electronic system, with an initial tender submission deadline of 12th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpretation industry to secure a long-term partnership with a public sector client. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering high-quality, flexible services that span multiple communication formats. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, have demonstrated strong competitiveness, as evidenced by the number of SME final stage bids received. The contract, valued at £255,105.05, showcases profitable potential and substantial growth prospects for businesses equipped to meet the essential service requirements stipulated by Central Bedfordshire Council.

## Notice

The Council seeks a single provider to deliver comprehensive interpretation and translation services, including spoken and non-spoken face-to-face, telephone, video, and related support, that Suppliers must meet to submit a valid Tender. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 30th December 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12th January 2026 at 12:05. Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Years at expiry date subject to Council Requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046061-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-03-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £255,105 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| 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 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046061-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 11:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080083-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046061-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080083-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Notice URLs

- https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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