Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-24d8-73b2-90df-7c59945a8ac3/oxfordshire-interpretation-services-cpu1899 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899) [Oxfordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-county-council) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value £400,000 Published 21 Nov 2018 Deadline Closed 21 Dec 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Tenders are invited from suitably qualified organisations to provide interpretation services to support people with language barriers, to access services and maximise their outcomes. All interpretation services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year and are requested / accessed by a professional on behalf of the service user. This service does not include Deaf/Deafblind interpreting which will be tendered separately. The services covered by this procurement have been sub-divided into two Lots: - Lot 1 Face to Face Language Interpreting. - Lot 2 Telephone interpreting. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the best price-quality ratio. The authority is looking for organisations which can identify innovative digital solutions to better meet the needs of service users as well as identifying opportunities for improved efficiency. The contract can be delivered by single organisations or consortium/partnerships, and the successful provider will need to maintain strong working relationships and work with other organisations to deliver an effective, timely service. Contract term: 3 years plus the option to extend up to a further 2 years. Estimated start date: 1st May 2019. Further details are included within the procurement documents accessed via [sebp.due-north.com](https://sebp.due-north.com/) Additional information: The contract may be extended for any period up to 30.04.2024. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the bestprice-quality ratio. Tenders submitted for both Lots can be discounted. All other details as stated in the procurement documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Interpretation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f) 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 Oxfordshire County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-county-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)