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15 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT 2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING Rank 1," focusing on services in the Translation and Interpretation industry. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited on 22nd June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028. The total contract value amounts to £60,000 GBP, and the procurement supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the Translation and Interpretation sectors, particularly those equipped to deliver telephone and video interpreting services. Businesses that can offer competitive rates while maintaining high-quality service delivery will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies, given the sustained contract period and financial commitment from a reputable local authority such as Darlington Borough Council. Additionally, companies with established frameworks for integrating within existing framework agreements will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity for expanding their footprint in government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT 2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING Rank 1

Notice Description

LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d89875d7-065a-43e5-b048-985ba946c3d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a525df6-6f3f-481f-86d4-7af9f2dc90d6
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
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

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

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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