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16 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 3" was carried out by Darlington Borough Council. This award stage, completed on 16th July 2026, falls under the industry category of Translation and Interpretation services. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender having closed on 20th May 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 and focuses on the North East region of the United Kingdom. It spans a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, providing consistent service over two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in translation and face-to-face interpreting services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability for such organisations and the nature of the services required. The successful bidder, LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED, exemplifies how such contracts can support SMEs in expanding their service offerings and client base within the public sector. Engaging in this type of framework agreement could lead to further opportunities for long-term collaboration with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 3

Notice Description

LOT4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b773574e-6adc-457a-89c2-b2425e394deb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816f0cea-848b-468b-b0c4-1c7e702adab0
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
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months 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

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

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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