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Interpretation & Translation Service / St Helens Council

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St Helens Borough Council, with STAR Procurement serving as the buying organisation. The awarded contract is for Interpretation and Translation services, classified under CPV code 79530000, within the services category. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to DA Languages Ltd T/A Dals on 17 February 2026. The contract period extends from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services and translation to engage with public sector clients. Given its nature as a framework agreement call-off, businesses adept at navigating such procurement processes will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on interpretation and translation services aligns with growth prospects for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within public sector language services, particularly in the North West of England.

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Notice Title

Interpretation & Translation Service / St Helens Council

Notice Description

Interpretation and Translation services for St Helens Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d81d5afa-0605-4c2e-a99e-5d2026f27bc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291dc0b5-fe77-493c-9c09-6067b0996688
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 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
STAR PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES LTD T/A DALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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