Estimated Value
Up to £2,300,000
Deadline
20 November 2026
30 days remaining
Published
21 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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 To successfully deliver a high-quality face-to-face interpretation service as per the specified requirements.
Additional details
To successfully deliver a high-quality telephone interpretation service as per the specified requirements. To successfully deliver a high-quality video interpretation service as per the specified requirements
To successfully deliver a high-quality written translation service as per the specified requirements. To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language Interpretation service as per the specified requirements. To successfully deliver a high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) written/recorded translation service as per the specified requirements.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED
£1m
total awarded
- 2
ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED
£353,889
total awarded
- 3
PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 4
Constellia Public Limited
10 contracts wonlatest 22 Jul 2026ends 31 Mar 2031£2m
total awarded
- 5
BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED
£108,526
total awarded
RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Bristol City CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 October 2026
Submission deadline
20 November 2026
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