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NEPO528 British Sign Language

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Tyneside Borough Council pertains to the contract titled "NEPO528 British Sign Language," categorised under interpretation services within the broader services industry. The contract involved mini competitions under the NEPO framework for British Sign Language services, specifically for face-to-face and video link interpretations. The procurement used a limited procurement method, awarding contracts to suppliers without prior call for competition. The process was completed with the award decisions made on 1st April and 2nd April 2026, valued at £5,800 each. While the tender spanned multiple UK regions, the face-to-face and video link interpretation lots were ultimately cancelled, however, awards were still made to the suppliers.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly focusing on delivering high-quality British Sign Language services. Businesses with capabilities in competitive pricing and service quality are well-suited to excel in such contracts as the award criteria heavily weigh performance on these facets with a split of 70% quality and 30% price. Such opportunities are ideal for SMEs like Topp Language Solutions Limited and Language Empire Limited, the awarded suppliers, demonstrating that entities of various sizes, especially those with niche expertise, can successfully participate in and benefit from these procurement processes.

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Notice Title

NEPO528 British Sign Language

Notice Description

Award of Mini Competitions issued under NEPO528 British Sign Language- Face to Face interpretation and Video Link. Value is based off previous contract spend, there is no guarantee of orders.

Lot Information

Face to Face interpretation

British Sign Language- Face to Face interpretation

British Sign Language- Video Link

Mini Competition under NEPO528: British Sign Language- Video Link.

Procurement Information

Mini Competition carried out under the NEPO British Sign Language Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040664-2026
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
£5,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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