Planning

Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS)

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by North Lincolnshire Council focuses on sourcing Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS). This planning stage, tagged as a preliminary market engagement, aims to gain insights into the current market to aid future commissioning. The process is underway in the Scunthorpe area, within the United Kingdom's region UKE13, classified under public authority - sub-central government. Industry categories involved include translation and interpretation services. Key deadlines include the submission of the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire by 9 February 2026, with requests for clarification due by 2 February 2026. The process is managed via the NLCProcure e-Tendering system, in accordance with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in language services to expand their business operations. The contract, starting on 1 October 2026 and ending on 30 September 2028, offers a substantial timeframe for business growth and potential long-term collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive interpreting and translation services will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise, enabling them to tap into government contracts and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS)

Notice Description

The council is undertaking a PME to better understand the current market for Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS) and to inform future commissioning and partnership planning.

Planning Information

The scope of the engagement exercise is detailed within the PME Questionnaire document, available through the e-Tendering system NLCProcure following an expression of interest. PME Questionnaires should be submitted via NLCProcure no later than 12noon on 09/02/2026. Requests for clarification must be received not later than 12noon on 02/02/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004474-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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