Award

Translation and Interpreting

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council conducted a public procurement process for translation and interpreting services, with the contract awarded on 25th February 2026. The procurement, aimed at providing services under the NEPO512 framework, falls in the 'services' industry category with CPV classification 79530000. Situated in the North East of England, specifically in South Shields (UKC22), the process followed a 'limited' procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Having reached the award stage, the contract was secured by Language Empire Limited, marking completion of the procurement process. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed on 16th February 2026 and has options for extension up to 24 months.

The tender offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting, particularly those experienced in working under framework agreements such as NEPO512. Firms with robust capabilities in delivering quality services can find opportunities for growth, especially due to the significance placed on quality in the award criteria. Language Empire Limited, a large-scale organisation located in Rochdale, has been chosen as the supplier, showcasing potential success for similar businesses prepared to compete in the regional or local authority procurement landscape, notably in regions like South Tyneside and London.

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Notice Title

Translation and Interpreting

Notice Description

Call off from NEPO512 - Translation and Interpreting Services framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from NEPO512 - Translation and Interpreting framework

Options: extension available for period or periods of up to 24 months

Procurement Information

Further competition via NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

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