Award

Translation and Interpreting Services

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Translation and Interpreting Services under the NEPO512 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement, classified under CPV code 79530000 for Translation Services, encompasses three service lots: face-to-face interpretation, telephone and video interpretation, and written translation and braille. The procurement process followed a limited method, which involved awarding contracts without prior publication of a competitive call. Contracts were awarded under a mini-competition format, with notable dates including the signing of contracts on the 25th of March 2026. All services are to be delivered within the UKC region, specifically targeting North Tyneside.

This tender opens notable avenues for businesses specialising in language services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited, which successfully secured contracts across all service lots, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The emphasis on quality in the award criteria, combined with opportunities for continuous service provision across varied interpretation and translation modalities, allows for extensive engagement for businesses adept at providing comprehensive linguistic solutions. Such contracts not only present chances for immediate revenue but also afford the advantage of establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities, fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Translation and Interpreting Services

Notice Description

Award of Mini Competitions under NEPO512 Pseudo DPS for the Provision of Translation and Interpreting Services Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation Lot 2 - Telephone and Video Interpretation Lot 3 - Written Translation and Braille Value is based on previous spend, there is no guarantee of orders.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation

Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation

Lot 2 - Telephone and Video Interpretation

Lot 2 - Telephone and Video Interpretation

Lot 3 - Written Translation and Braille

Lot 3 - Written Translation and Braille

Procurement Information

Mini Competitions under NEPO Pseudo DPS for the Provision of Translation and Interpreting Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040024-2026
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
SME

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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

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