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Bi-lingual Immigration Support Service

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Bi-lingual Immigration Support Service", classified under the CPV code 79530000 for translation services. The service is aimed at providing specialist bilingual immigration support in English and Cantonese/Traditional Chinese to migrants from Hong Kong settling in Yorkshire and the Humber via the BN(O) visa route. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method and the contract, valued at £14,366.62, was awarded to Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre, a large-scale supplier. The contract period began on 1st August 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses experienced in providing translation services and immigration support, especially those with a capacity to deliver bilingual services in English and Cantonese. While the formal award has already taken place, businesses in the translation and migrant support sector can consider engaging with such tenders in future procurement rounds to expand their market reach and service offerings. Collaboration with local councils like Leeds City Council could unlock further avenues for servicing migrant communities, enhancing community ties, and contributing to social integration efforts in the UK.

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Notice Title

Bi-lingual Immigration Support Service

Notice Description

The provision of specialist bilingual immigration support service, in English and Cantonese/Traditional Chinese, in supporting migrants from Hong Kong, who have arrived in Yorkshire and Humber, through the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9a68147-26ff-439f-a12b-b4906c2f7c3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef92e6-9c35-4ecd-8567-3f848ee373b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,366 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIRKLEES CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE

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