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Translation and Interpreting Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Translation and Interpreting Services to Everyday Language Solutions, as part of a selective procurement method under the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative framework. This contract falls within the 'Translation services' industry category and is valued at £209,032. The contract, aimed at servicing the North East region of the United Kingdom, commenced on 21 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 20 January 2027. This award, announced on 24 February 2026, marks the final stage in the procurement process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in language services, particularly those adept at fulfilling contracts within the healthcare sector. Given its framework call-off nature, the procurement process favoured large-scale organisations with the capacity to provide comprehensive language solutions, which includes translation and interpreting. Companies that are SMEs with a focus on language services stand to benefit from future opportunities with similar profiles, providing vital communication support to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Translation and Interpreting Service

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a Translation Services contract via a call off without further competition on the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC) framework - Language Services NOE.0583

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffe4a677-b120-4077-9a9c-0066ba8f134a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ef04c5-74bf-4220-8fe2-5adcebc208ec
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
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
£209,032 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,032 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
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
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERYDAY LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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