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NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING RANK 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Service Lot2 Telephone and Video Interpreting Rank 3." This tender falls under the services category within the translation services industry and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 22 June 2026. The awarded contract is set to run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services, particularly those capable of providing telephone and video interpreting. The procurement process highlights opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) to collaborate or compete for similar tenders in the future. ITL (North East) Limited, a local SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, indicating the accessibility of such opportunities for SMEs in the region. Businesses with strengths in remote communication technologies and a focus on efficient service delivery will find this area particularly promising for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING RANK 3

Notice Description

LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICES. RANK 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b3af82-cf3a-4e99-8118-6a8cadbd2d95
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ITL (NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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