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Interpretation and Translation Services

BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Interpretation and Translation Services" has been completed with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council serving as the buying organisation. The services, classified under the industry category of "Translation services" with a CPV code of 79530000, are needed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, which used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has moved to the award stage, with the contract period running from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2028. The total contract value is GBP 5,000, and the award was officially conferred to Word360 Limited on 29th April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on language services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as the contract was earmarked for these entities. Companies specialising in translation and interpretation services could benefit from competing for similar tenders in this industry. The fact that the procurement was managed through an established framework agreement implies streamlined access and potential for additional call-offs during the contract period, offering chances for ongoing business growth and collaboration with a local authority.

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Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation and Translation Services for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4b472c6-a771-4088-a2f8-17dbf80c8c3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7723fec-2768-42aa-88a8-2097e94ba725
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 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
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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