Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services - AWARD

Awarded 28 Jul 2026

Awarded from this tender, closed 12 Jan 2026Council Procurement: Comprehensive Translation and Interpretation Services (face-to-face, telephone, video)

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Awarded28 Jul 2026

Value£0.00

SupplierAbsolute Interpreting and Translations L

AgencyCentral Bedfordshire Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 2y 9mo3y term, 9% elapsed

Awarded 28 July 2026Expires 27 July 2029

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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.

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