Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-956d-7291-b437-1a1e59edf922/language-interpretation-and-translation-services awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Language Interpretation and Translation Services [West Sussex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-sussex-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Description The Service Provider shall provide the following Language Services to the Council during the Contract Period 01/01/2026 - 31/01/2027: - On Demand Telephone Interpreting (24/7/365): On demand telephone interpreting to provide immediate access to language support whenever required by the Council. - Pre Booked Telephone Interpreting: Telephone interpreting arranged in advance in accordance with the Council's requirements. - Pre Booked Video Interpreting (spoken): Video interpreting for spoken languages, delivered on a platform that meets the Council's operational needs. - Pre Booked Video Interpreting (non spoken): Video interpreting for non spoken languages, including British Sign Language and related communication methods. - Face to Face Interpreting (spoken and BSL): In person interpreting for circumstances where remote interpreting is unsuitable. The Service Provider shall allocate the closest available Interpreter to the assignment location to minimise travel time and expenses. - Translation Services: The Service Provider shall deliver written translations in all forms requested by the Council. Translations shall be completed to a high standard, ensuring accurate rendering of the content and intent of the source document, with appropriate idiomatic style and nuance. Translation work will be managed by suitably qualified and experienced linguist Project Managers. - Typesetting: The Service Provider shall deliver completed translations in the same format as the original source document, provided that the Council supplies all original source files, including links and fonts. - Easy Read Services - Braille Services - On Demand Video: To be made available once launched by the Service Provider. Pricing and operational details shall be confirmed by the Service Provider and agreed through the Change Control Procedure where appropriate. - Additional Services available on request: The Service Provider may also provide BSL video with subtitles, transcription, audio to text services, text to audio services, and Deaf Relay Interpreters when requested by the Council. Read full description Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-068d0d-2026-09-14T15:17:07+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-068d0d-2026-09-14T15:17:07+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile West Sussex County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-sussex-county-council) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Preliminary Market Engagement - Corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) · North East Lincolnshire Borough Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15410-bf5e-72d1-8225-fbabeaba595f/preliminary-market-engagement-corporate-enterprise-resource-planning-erp) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [Oakham Town Centre Flower Displays · Oakham Town Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9125-71df-b9f9-41f15d801548/oakham-town-centre-flower-displays) [Housing Site Identification, Landowner Engagement and Consultancy Services. · Chelmsford City Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-95e0-7222-9afc-7a4eb92afb30/housing-site-identification-landowner-engagement-and-consultancy-services) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)