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Translation and Interpretation Services

Awarded to Silent Sounds Communication Ltd

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons(buyer)

Published
Published 20 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 9 April 2026
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Overview

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords procured translation and interpretation services to support the Participation Team at UK Parliament in delivering services and activities to public audiences, including visitors and schools, both on the Parliamentary Estate and within communities across the UK. The contract was awarded to Silent Sounds Communication Ltd on 9 June 2026 for £50,000 and is now in delivery or complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£24,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 March 2026
Questions by
25 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Translation servicesInterpretation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£25,000
Award date
9 June 2026
Contract period
3 July 2026 → 3 July 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
3 July 2029
Against estimate
4% above
Bids received
5
Winner
  • Silent Sounds Communication Ltd

This contract ends on 3 July 2028, or 3 July 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Silent Sounds Communication Ltd

Based in
High Wycombe
Public contracts won
5
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

5 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

Market context

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£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 66% below the median.

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons in the last 12 months

17

contracts awarded, worth £7,728,402 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 June 2026

  2. Contract

    22 June 2026

  3. Tender Update

    2 April 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    20 March 2026

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