Award

NNC - Interpreting and Translation Services (26-28)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for Interpreting and Translation Services, valued at £80,000, through a call-off from Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, specifically under Lot 1 - National Managed Service. The procurement process followed a selective approach and has reached the 'award' stage, with the award being active since 6th January 2026. The contract commences on 12th January 2026 and will run until 11th January 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. Designed to serve the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the services fall under the CPV classification 79530000 - Translation services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-scale translation and interpreting operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand into government contracts through frameworks will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. With AA Global Language Services Limited winning the current award, similar enterprises can be encouraged to explore such public sector contracts, given their role in enabling service expansion and establishing a footprint in the public domain.

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Notice Title

NNC - Interpreting and Translation Services (26-28)

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Service to provide Translation and Interpreting services to North Northamptonshire Council. Initial 12 month contract (to 11/01/2027), with option to extend by a further 12 months (to 11/01/2028). Call-off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) - RM6302 (Language Services (Lot 1 - National Managed Service)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-249f0454-f106-42af-b9ee-76430a6fa808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978390d0-6d0f-4c62-bab1-551475233e8d
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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