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EBCT 420 Provision of Translation Services

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of translation services, identified as tender EBCT 420. The contract has been directly awarded to LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED, utilising a framework agreement under a light touch regime and a below-threshold, direct procurement method without competition. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Ilkeston, a region in the United Kingdom. The contracting period commences on 1st November 2025 and concludes on 31st October 2027, with the possibility of extension until 31st October 2029. The legal basis for this process is UKPGA 2023/54. The contract's gross value is £57,600, and all necessary terms were signed and agreed upon on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those capable of delivering economically advantageous solutions via frameworks such as ESPO Translation Services. Companies with a solid track record in delivering high-quality translation services to public sector clients would find this contract particularly suitable. The arrangement allows for a possible extension, highlighting ongoing potential for engagement with Erewash Borough Council, provided the performance and business needs align. This type of engagement is ideal for large-scale translation service providers looking to bolster their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBCT 420 Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Translation Services for Erewash Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069276-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@erewash.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE

Further Information

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