Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4b-7662-7279-a372-29243ab2ba8e/milton-keynes-council-language-service-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework [Milton Keynes Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/milton-keynes-council) Estimated value £3,200,000 Published 19 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 18 Mar 2019 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement with several Service Providers to supply language support Services to Clients who speak, communicate or read languages other than English, or who need to communicate in English in non-standard ways e.g. via audio media, either individually or in groups. The framework will enable MK Language Services to call upon Service Providers listed to support interpreter and translation service demands booked through MK Language Services. Please note as this a framework agreement there are no volume guarantees. The Services sought under this framework agreement will be split into the following four lots, delivered through a subcontracting arrangement via MK Language Service: - Lot 1 Face to Face Interpretation Services - Multiple Service Providers - Lot 2 Sensory Impairment Interpretation and Translation Services, (including but not limited to British sign language, lip speaking, speech-to-text operators, Braille transcription and audio transcription.) - Multiple Service Providers - Lot 3 Translation Services (including hard copy and electronic translation services) - single Service Provider - Lot 4 All, this Lot combines all of the elements under Lot 1, 2 and 3 and is only to be utilised when an assignment requires combination of services available under Lot 1, 2 and 3. - Multiple Service Providers All information is available on the LGSS e-tendering portal ProContract - [lgssprocurementportal.co.uk](https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/) Read full description ## CPV classification Interpretation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5) 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 Milton Keynes Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/milton-keynes-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)