CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services

Description: 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. (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of translation and interpretation services, under the tender reference CBC-1880-T-SK, in the UKH25 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified in the services category, utilises an open procedure, inviting suppliers to deliver both spoken and non-spoken translation, including face-to-face, telephone, and video services. The tender is in the active stage, with key timelines including an enquiry period ending on 30th December 2025 and the submission deadline set for 12th January 2026. Interested parties are required to use the In-tend electronic tendering system to submit their quotations.

CBC-1879-T-TH Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships

Description: Central Bedfordshire Council are seeking a provider who can deliver not only the Business Analyst level 4 apprenticeship ( between Jan and June of 2026) but progression routes into Improvement Specialist level 5 apprenticeship and improvement Leader level 6 apprenticeship. We are building a Business Analysis Team and with this in mind we are seeking to procure for an all-encompassing development plan as part of a career pathway roles within the team. We want to support and upskill existing team members, bring in new recruits at apprentice level to support the team. Existing experienced team members may also wish to consider career development further In the new year we will have 3 people ready to undertake a business analyst level 4 apprenticeship. We would like to have a (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider for apprenticeship programmes in business analysis and improvement specialisation. The tender, titled "CBC-1879-T-TH Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships," involves services in specialist training, management training, and technical training under CPV classification. Organised through an open procedure below threshold, this procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to appoint a provider by early 2026, with a contract starting on 16th March 2026 and running until 15th March 2031. The apprenticeship programmes are intended to start as early as March 2026 and continue with further opportunities up to 2028. With a maximum contract value of £156,000, the council intends to support a business analysis team through upskilling existing members and recruiting at apprentice level. The tender period concludes on 5th January 2026, and the services will primarily be located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, with some flexibility to serve other regions including the Channel Islands and Europe.

Play Safety Surfaces Refurbishment

Description: Following our Annual ROSPA report we require a contractor to complete some work in our park spaces. Leighton-Linslade Town Council wishes to appoint a Specialist Play Surfaces Contractor to refurbish/replace the play surfaces at eight of our play areas. Some sites require a full replacement and others just an overlay as recommended by the report from ROSPA. Further details of the locations are found in the attached documentation. The works will be split into two parts with the first four parks to be completed within this financial year (i.e. before 31st March 2026) and the second set of four parks to be completed next financial year (i.e. beginning 1st April 2026). Please complete the attached pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) along with a detailed quotation for the works required (as (read more...)

Summary: This procurement process, initiated by Leighton Linslade Town Council, is centred around the refurbishment of play safety surfaces. The project falls within the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HD, England. The current stage is "Tender," with key deadlines including a PQQ submission by 9.00am on Monday, 5th January 2026. The project is split into two parts to be completed across different financial years: the first four parks by 31st March 2026 and the next set starting 1st April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2027, with a budget ranging from £85,000 to £100,000.

CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services

Description: 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. (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a procurement process for comprehensive translation and interpretation services through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender, titled "CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services," falls under the industry category of translation and interpretation services (CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000). The council seeks a single provider capable of delivering both spoken and non-spoken services across various platforms including face-to-face, telephone, and video. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines set for 30th December 2025 for inquiries and 12th January 2026 for quotation submissions. The successful contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 and will encompass delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more, with the main focus on the United Kingdom.

CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art

Description: The council wishes to procure an artist or artists to create 2-4 public art works at the new Leighton Leisure Centre. This might end up as one contract of 2/3 contracts. This will be funded out of S106 public realm money. It is a two stage procurement process with shortlisted artists paid a set sum to cover their design days. 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 (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is leading a procurement process titled "CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art" under the industry category of artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. This tender invites artists to propose the creation of 2-4 public artworks for the new Leighton Leisure Centre, leveraging Open procedure procurement. The tender is active, with a key deadline for submissions set at 5th January 2026, 09:00. Interested participants have until 19th December 2025 for inquiries via the In-tend electronic tendering system. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2026. The project is based in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

Technical Adviser for CIF2026-27

Description: We require a technical adviser to help scope and complete the 2026.27 CIF bid for a replacement roof, and to support with the management of the project

Summary: The public procurement process, initiated by the Toddington St George Church of England Academy, seeks a Technical Adviser for the CIF2026-27 project. This process falls under the industry category of architectural and related services and is focused on providing the necessary support for a replacement roof bid and project management. Based at Manor Road, Toddington, the procurement is being carried out through an open competition method, below the threshold level, with an established framework agreement in place. The tender is currently active, with key deadlines including the enquiry period closing on 2nd December 2025 and the tender period ending on 3rd December 2025. The contract period is intended to start on 5th December 2025 and could extend until 30th November 2026, should any unexpected project delays occur.

Technical Adviser for CIF2026-27

Description: We require a technical adviser to help scope and complete the 2026.27 CIF bid for a replacement roof, and to support with the management of the project

Summary: The public procurement process, initiated by the Toddington St George Church of England Academy, seeks a Technical Adviser for the CIF2026-27 project. This process falls under the industry category of architectural and related services and is focused on providing the necessary support for a replacement roof bid and project management. Based at Manor Road, Toddington, the procurement is being carried out through an open competition method, below the threshold level, with an established framework agreement in place. The tender is currently active, with key deadlines including the enquiry period closing on 2nd December 2025 and the tender period ending on 3rd December 2025. The contract period is intended to start on 5th December 2025 and could extend until 30th November 2026, should any unexpected project delays occur.

CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project

Description: We require one contractor to carry out all preparatory works, to supply all materials and undertake internal painting, decorating and install flooring at selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. Due to unforseen circumstances this tender is now classed as urgent which accounts for the shortened deadline. 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: 4th December 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating an urgent procurement process for the "CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project" due to unforeseen circumstances. This tender, published on 20th November 2025, seeks a single contractor to perform preparatory works, provide necessary materials, and carry out internal painting, decorating, and flooring installations across selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Decoration work" with the CPV code 45451000. It follows an open procedure below the threshold and is currently active. The submission deadline for completed quotations via the In-tend electronic tendering system is 11th December 2025 at 09.00. Queries can be sent through the In-tend system with a cut-off for questions on 4th December 2025.

CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project

Description: We require one contractor to carry out all preparatory works, to supply all materials and undertake internal painting, decorating and install flooring at selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. Due to unforseen circumstances this tender is now classed as urgent which accounts for the shortened deadline. 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: 4th December 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating an urgent procurement process for the "CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project" due to unforeseen circumstances. This tender, published on 20th November 2025, seeks a single contractor to perform preparatory works, provide necessary materials, and carry out internal painting, decorating, and flooring installations across selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Decoration work" with the CPV code 45451000. It follows an open procedure below the threshold and is currently active. The submission deadline for completed quotations via the In-tend electronic tendering system is 11th December 2025 at 09.00. Queries can be sent through the In-tend system with a cut-off for questions on 4th December 2025.

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Description: Ampthill Town Council (The Council) is inviting tender submissions for this service under its public procurement obligations. The grounds maintenance services will focus primarily on Ampthill Great Park, and include other sites such as: Ampthill Cemetery, 2 allotment sites, 4 areas of public open space, a market area and car park. Full details provided within the specification document and Annex 1.

Summary: The procurement process for the Ampthill Town Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract is currently active at the tender stage, with an open procedure. The project focuses on the maintenance of Ampthill Great Park and several other sites, including Ampthill Cemetery and public spaces. The contract is valued at £1,680,000 gross and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031. Tender submissions are to be made by 2nd December 2025. The council, located in Ampthill, Bedford, is seeking submissions in the services category, and electronic submissions are accepted in English. Key dates include an award decision by 19th December 2025.