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Translation and British Sign Language services - court ordered

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for translation and British Sign Language services required for a complex court case. This contract aims to provide interpretation services as part of a court-ordered family contact, needing specialist interpreters. Situated in Leicester, the procurement falls under the category of public authority sub-central government and strictly adheres to legal regulation 2023/54. The procurement reached its award stage with the contract legally signed on 9th September 2025 and will remain active until 8th September 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method, opting for a below-threshold allocation without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, especially those proficient in British Sign Language. It is ideal for SMEs equipped with specialist interpreters, as seen in the successful award to SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY) LTD, located in Redditch. Businesses that can offer expert linguistic and interpretation skills are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, facilitating growth through high-demand services catered to complex legal proceedings.

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Notice Title

Translation and British Sign Language services - court ordered

Notice Description

British Sign Language translation & interpretation service required for a complex case to communicate with a family as part of court ordered family contact. The complexity of this case has meant that support for the family has needed to be provided by a number of specialist interpreters as the court case continues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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