Award

WNC - Translation services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of translation services by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, England, has reached the award stage as of 28th January 2026. The tender, titled "WNC - Translation services," is part of the services category under the CPV code 79530000, and was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £142,734, commenced on 10th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 9th January 2029. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th January 2026 and the publication of the award notice on the same day. The successful supplier is "aa global language services," an SME based in Hull, England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in linguistic services to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector. Firms specialising in translation services, particularly those structured as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from engaging with such framework agreements, enabling them to secure long-term contracts with local government bodies like West Northamptonshire Council. By delivering high-quality translation solutions, businesses can build a robust relationship with public organisations, boosting their market credentials and potential for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

WNC - Translation services

Notice Description

call off for translation requirements across WNC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad4449ce-6527-4477-b0b5-c27a6df9c9f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b8b408-c524-4f9a-a06e-904ceca0e94d
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,734 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,734 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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