Planning

Provision of Translation and Interpretation Services Pre Market Engagement

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services. This initiative falls under the services category and involves a pre-market engagement phase designed to explore innovative solutions and gather industry feedback. The procurement aims to shape a specification that integrates best practices and technological advancements. The total estimated value of this procurement is £200,000, and it is above the threshold of standard tender values. The main delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with significant dates including a scheduled engagement by 6th October 2025 and a future notice date set for 13th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpretation industry to propose innovative, scalable, and cost-effective approaches. With an emphasis on incorporating technology, companies specialising in translation software development or those offering unique interpretation solutions would be well-suited to participate. Moreover, the focus on pre-market engagement suggests businesses with strong research and development capabilities could gain a competitive edge by influencing service specifications and demonstrating value to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, providing an excellent platform for growth and entry into government contracting. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, offering a substantial timeframe for successful contractors to establish and expand their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation and Interpretation Services Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise for Translation and Interpretation Services. To support this process, it is conducting a pre-market engagement phase to explore available solutions and gather feedback from the supply market. The potential requirement will focus on engaging suppliers and solution providers to explore innovative ideas and assess scalable, cost-effective approaches to service delivery. This engagement will help shape a specification that reflects best practice, embraces technological advancement, and delivers value to the public sector.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98310&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058486-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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