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# Language Services Framework 2027

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/language-services-framework-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-078d29). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bristol City Council: "Language Services Framework 2027". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £2,300,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 30 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Bristol City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bristol-city-council-ons-e06000023)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Interpretation services, Translation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/language-services-framework-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-078d29#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078d29`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/language-services-framework-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-078d29#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%3FadvertId%3Dc7394bea-57cd-f111-8141-6045bdf14b1f%26p%3D1a2530c9-009e-e511-8107-000c29c9ba21)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/language-services-framework-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-078d29#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 (Face-to-Face Interpretation)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality face-to-face interpretation service as per the specified requirements.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 (Telephone Interpretation)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality telephone interpretation service as per the specified requirements.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 (Video Interpretation)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality video interpretation service as per the specified requirements
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 (Written Translation)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality written translation service as per the specified requirements.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 (British Sign Language Interpretation)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language Interpretation service as per the specified requirements.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 6 (British Sign Language Recorded Translation)
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,300,000
- **Description:** To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) written/recorded translation service as per the specified requirements.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F099618-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-21T14:38:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T04:24:07.266Z
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