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NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING. Rank 2

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting contract, specifically Lot 2, which covers telephone and video interpreting services. The contract has been awarded to LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED with a total value of £60,000, running from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2028. The procurement, executed through a selective method under a framework agreement, caters to services within the translation and interpretation industry and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which involved a tender period concluding on 20th May 2026, is aimed at delivering essential interpretation services across the region.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide robust telephone and video interpreting solutions. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's inclusivity towards such organisations. Businesses positioned in the North East or capable of delivering services remotely can benefit substantially from such public-sector collaborations, advancing their profile and stabilising revenue through a secured two-year contract with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING. Rank 2

Notice Description

LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICES. RANK 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23917611-809a-4535-b613-c1f58aa6d36a
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

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

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