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Interpretation & Translation (Tameside Council)

STAR PROCUREMENT

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved STAR Procurement managing a tender for "Interpretation & Translation" services for Tameside and Trafford Councils. This contract, valued at £272,000, falls under the "Interpretation services" category, classified by CPV code 79540000. This contract aimed to appoint a service provider to address various language service needs, including face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting, as well as document translation services including Braille and audio transcription. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an ESPO Framework Agreement. The entire process has reached the award stage, with the contract active as of 1st August 2025, set to conclude by 31st July 2027. The main delivery location for this tender is in the Tameside, with the postal code SK16 4LA. The award was finalised on 15th July 2025, and the contract notice was published on 30th September 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services to expand their client base and enhance their market standing. Firms capable of delivering diverse linguistic support, particularly those proficient in handling both traditional and digital communication tools, could leverage this opportunity to establish a robust foothold in the public sector domain. The provision of this contract to DA Languages Ltd T/A Dals, a known SME, highlights the welcoming approach towards smaller, agile companies within this procurement. Businesses capable of offering tailored solutions to meet public sector operational demands would be well-positioned to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation & Translation (Tameside Council)

Notice Description

Tameside (and Trafford) Councils wish to appoint a Service Provider to manage their language service requirements and to provide language support to non-English speakers in the provision of: * Face to Face interpreting for interviews, meetings, consultation and social service requirements (spoken); * Telephone interpreting to facilitate ease of communications (spoken); * Video interpreting (i.e. video conference spoken); * Document translation services, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcription Joint Further Competition via Chest portal using ESPO Framework Agreement 402_24 Language Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c025dd3-919f-4e19-9d49-d597f03ebb1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751847ae-1285-4d5d-be2a-5bc262349033
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
STAR PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Stephanie Jones
Contact Email
stephanie.jones@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07817121123

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES LTD T/A DALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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