Planning

2526-0303 Language Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage for a high-value procurement process titled "2526-0303 Language Services," falling under the category of services. This procurement focuses on interpretation services and is scheduled to start on 1st July 2026, with an end date of 30th June 2029. The procurement has a gross value of £1,699,998. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 13th April 2026. The buying organisation, London Borough of Islington, aims to provide a forecast of their upcoming procurement activities. Located in London, this process adheres to the legal framework specified in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language and interpretation services, particularly those capable of providing services on a large scale. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality interpretation services and a keen understanding of municipal requirements in the UK will find this procurement especially beneficial for expanding their market presence. Given the nature and scale of the project, medium to large enterprises that can offer comprehensive language solutions may find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Businesses are encouraged to prepare for the tender call anticipated after the planning stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0303 Language Services

Notice Description

This notice is a PIPELINE NOTICE and therefore is NOT currently a call for competition. For the avoidance of doubt, the Pipeline Notice is intended to provide the most accurate forecast currently available for the council's high value procurement activity, but does not commit the council to procuring any contract and may be amended after publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031353-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,416,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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