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NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 3

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 3" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on translation and interpretation services within the industry category of translation services (CPV 79530000) and interpretation services (CPV 79540000). This contract is specifically catered to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as an award with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date of 22nd June 2026. The total contract value amounts to £60,000 GBP, highlighting a critical opportunity for businesses in this sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and those in the VCSE category. The translation and interpreting services required are tailored to serve the North East region, suggesting an ideal opportunity for local businesses specialising in language services. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive written translation services, with the capacity to handle large-scale frameworks, are ideally suited for this contract. Such engagements not only enhance business portfolios but also potentially pave the way for future opportunities under government framework agreements, bolstering business growth and establishing industry credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 3

Notice Description

Lot 3 Written Translation service. 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/e041d659-5742-46e4-b6d9-b9671757277b
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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