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# Translation and Interpretation Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/translation-and-interpretation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bolton Council: "Translation and Interpretation Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £650,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Aug 2026, 16:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Bolton Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bolton-council-ons-e08000001)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £650,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 August 2026 at 16:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Interpretation services, Translation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/translation-and-interpretation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa`

## Before you bid
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- **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/translation-and-interpretation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** www.the-chest.org.uk

## Description
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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Interpretation including British Sign Language
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £650,000
- **Description:** See Invitation to Tender for details of the call off process.
- **Contract Period:** 15/12/2026 to 14/12/2034

### Lot 2: Written Translation
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £650,000
- **Description:** See Invitation to Tender.
- **Contract Period:** 15/12/2026 to 14/12/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F070470-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-24T15:28:35.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T14:50:45.276Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3aa