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15 Jul 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently completed a public procurement process titled "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Service Lot 4 Face to Face (National) Interpreting. Rank 1". This procurement, classified under the CPV code for translation and interpretation services, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and is valued at £60,000. The procurement process, which reached the award stage, focused on face-to-face interpreting services across the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2028. The award was made active on 22nd June 2026 and was last updated on 15th July 2026, with Absolute Interpreting and Translations Limited named as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses that specialise in language services, particularly those able to provide on-demand, face-to-face interpretation across various locales. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to bid for such opportunities, given the broader framework in which this procurement was structured. Success in these bidding processes can enhance a company's reputation and expand its portfolio in the public sector service provision landscape. This contract represents a vital prospect for SMEs engaged in the translation and interpretation industry, supporting regional linguistic needs within public sector operations.

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Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 1

Notice Description

LOT4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10e2404e-df1f-42e0-aa5e-2001eec0fbb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d64d576-69f1-405a-b8c2-29831f4c266f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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