---
title: "British Sign Language"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# British Sign Language

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d2

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## Summary

Trafford Council, a sub-central government entity located in Manchester, has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "British Sign Language," aimed at securing translation and interpretation services for individuals whose first language is BSL. The services encompass face-to-face interpreting for various scenarios such as meetings and social care, as well as video interpreting. This procurement has been conducted through a 'limited' method, indicative of a below-threshold limited competition. The procurement stage has advanced to the 'award' with the contract signed on 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2030. The primary industry category is services, specifically translation and interpretation services within the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services. Companies adept in handling British Sign Language will find a lucrative market in the public sector. As the contract was awarded to Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Ipsley, Redditch, it highlights that SMEs with expertise in video conferencing and in-person interpreting stand a good chance of securing similar contracts in the future. This environment nurtures business growth through sustained demand in public sector communications and accessibility services.

## Notice

Translation and interpretation providers to provide translation services for those whose first language is BSL in the provision of: * Face to Face interpreting for interviews, meetings, consultation and social care requirements; * Video interpreting (i.e. video conference)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGN SOLUTIONS (SLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061534-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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