AwardedAwarded 28 July 2026
CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services
Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority
In brief
Central Bedfordshire Council awarded translation work to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited on 28 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £300,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
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What the notice says
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded the contract for Interpretation and Translation Services to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd. The contract covers the delivery of comprehensive interpretation and translation services, including spoken and non-spoken face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, written translation services, and associated language support services, following the completion of a competitive tender process.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited (SME) 12 bids received | £255,105 | Awarded 8 May 2026 28 July 2026 to 27 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080083-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 046061-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 071563-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 080083-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 29 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.