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NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2" was organised by Darlington Borough Council. This contract falls under the industry categories of Translation and Interpretation services, classified with CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000. The procurement, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to face-to-face interpreting services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Although the tender period ended on 20th May 2026, the contract, valued at £60,000, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Supreme Linguistic Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), considering its suitability for these organisations. Companies specialising in linguistic services, particularly those with expertise in face-to-face interpretation and a presence in the North East, are ideally positioned to compete for such opportunities. Engaging in this contract can offer suppliers stable revenues and the chance to establish or expand their presence in public sector markets, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2

Notice Description

Ranked 2 of Lot 1 Face to face interpreting in the North East area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53328f9-eb51-4692-9d54-ea4553f4fd3a
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

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

Further Information

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