Open tenders / Translation & interpreting
Open tender · Notice 099618-2026
Language Services Framework 2027
- Value
- £2.3m
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
- Where
- North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
- Lots
- 6
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2029
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Bristol City Council wants to set up a list of approved suppliers for translation and interpreting services, running from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029. A place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work; the estimated value is £2,300,000 and it is split into 6 lots.
Good fit for: Translation agencies, freelance-led interpreting firms and language service providers able to supply qualified linguists.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Bristol City Council is looking to Procure and establish a new corporate Translation and Interpreting Services (TIS) framework to ensure continued access to high-quality language services at competitive prices, supporting the Council's responsibilities for accessibility and equality. The framework provides a trusted pool of qualified interpreters and suppliers, enabling: 1. Efficient access to appropriate language support without delays 2. Consistent service quality and defined standards 3. Clear contractual arrangements that support transparency and accountability
Getting the documents
procontract.due-north.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 21 Oct 2026.
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