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15 Jul 2026 at 14:00

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has conducted a procurement process for the "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 3". The contract pertains to face-to-face interpreting services within the North East of the United Kingdom, specifically under the classification of Translation and Interpretation services. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The total contract value amounts to £60,000, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The award status is currently active, with Language Empire Limited being the awarded supplier, officially published on 15th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in language services and operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participation in this tender could significantly benefit businesses capable of providing robust interpreting services across the North East region. The long-term contract offers a steady revenue stream and the possibility to forge lasting partnerships with governmental bodies, enhancing credibility and expanding market presence. Businesses that are adept at servicing government frameworks and capable of delivering high-quality face-to-face interpreting services are well-suited to compete for this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 3

Notice Description

Ranked 3 of Face to face interpreting in the North East area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2783efb0-3660-4bdc-ae4c-52ba76c93e1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c1d04e-7983-4397-a48d-116c71e44e89
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

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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