Language Services Framework 2027

What the buyer is asking for

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

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 60%pricePrice
• 40%qualityQuality + Social ValueQuality = 23% Social Value = 17%

6 lots

You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for all of them.

• Lot 1 (Face-to-Face Interpretation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality face-to-face interpretation service as per the specified requirements.

• Lot 2 (Telephone Interpretation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality telephone interpretation service as per the specified requirements.

• Lot 3 (Video Interpretation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality video interpretation service as per the specified requirements

• Lot 4 (Written Translation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality written translation service as per the specified requirements.

• Lot 5 (British Sign Language Interpretation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language Interpretation service as per the specified requirements.

• Lot 6 (British Sign Language Recorded Translation)£2.3m

  To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) written/recorded translation service as per the specified requirements.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published16 days ago

   21 Oct 2026, 15:38 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 6 days

   12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 14 days

   20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 65 days

   10 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice21 Oct 2026, 15:38 BST099618-2026

Documents

• Please find the Tender opportunity via ProContract using the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c7394bea-57cd-f111-8141-6045bdf14b1f&p=1a2530c9-009e-e511-8107-000c29c9ba21
• Tender notice on Find a Tender