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title: "Translation and Interpretation Services"
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# Translation and Interpretation Services

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa

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## Summary

The tender, issued by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, seeks proposals for a Translation and Interpretation Services Framework, focusing on public services including face-to-face, video, and telephone interpretation, alongside written translation and British Sign Language. This open procurement process is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, utilising the Open Framework Procedure. The contract, valued at £650,000 and classified under services, will commence on the 15th of December 2026. Suppliers are invited to submit tenders before the closing date on the 24th of August 2026, with the contract location specified within region UKD3 across the United Kingdom.

For businesses looking to expand into public sector services, this framework offers a significant opportunity, especially for those proficient in delivering diverse linguistic services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as up to three providers will be selected per lot for interpretation and written translation services. The contractual arrangement, lasting for up to eight years, includes competitive elements to identify economically advantageous proposals, with critical criteria based on price, quality, and social value. Participating in this framework could open avenues for growth and long-term engagement with a substantial public authority.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for their Translation and Interpretation Services Framework. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. The Framework period will be up to eight (8) years. It is intended for the contract to commence 15 December 2026, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority require providers to provide face to face, video and telephone interpretation along with written translation and British Sign Language (BSL). Lot 1 - Interpretation including British Sign Language Lot 2 - Written Translation The open framework is intended to be a series of linked frameworks which will run for a total of 8 years across the scheme, with two lots and an initial 3 providers across each lot. A review of the framework will take place towards the end of the first three years when the framework will be reopened, providing for the award of a successive framework on substantially the same terms. The Authority retains the right to reopen the Framework within the first 3 years if deemed necessary. Each opening requires a competitive process to ensure the most economic providers are awarded a place on the Framework. As there is a maximum of 3 providers for each Lot, Suppliers who have already been awarded a place on the Framework are required to reapply and may not be included on the successive Framework. Suppliers are not guaranteed a place on the Framework for its full duration.

### Lot Information

Interpretation including British Sign Language

See Invitation to Tender for details of the call off process.

Written Translation

See Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070470-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070470-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=550ea6d2-7087-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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