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NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 1

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Service LOT3 Written Translation. Rank 1," which focuses on providing translation services. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 79530000 (Translation services) and is complemented by 79540000 (Interpretation services). The contract, valued at £60,000, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 and involves service delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage being completed on 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing such services can leverage this contract to expand their operations in the North East of England. The nature of the contract suggests that businesses with a focus on written translation would be well-positioned to benefit from this engagement, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to regional service delivery. This procurement supports the growth of SMEs and those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 1

Notice Description

LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION SERVICE. RANK 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dfb3bcb-293a-44c7-8ded-118ee345f4ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c179c992-dd85-410c-a318-cb5779318473
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

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

PAPILLON TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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