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06 Jul 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently completed a procurement process for "FEW1609 - Interpretation Services", focusing on on-call language services within the services industry category. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, specifically a below-threshold process without competition, leading to an award and contract with Language Line Limited. The contract, active as of 1st August 2025, runs until 30th June 2026, with Leicester in the East Midlands (UKF21) being the primary location for service delivery. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was officially signed on 31st July 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in language interpretation services, especially those equipped to provide comprehensive on-call support. Large-scale vendors, similar to Language Line Limited, which are capable of maintaining high levels of service delivery across extensive areas, would find such contracts particularly beneficial. The procurement presents a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolios and solidify their presence within the public sector, especially for organisations aiming to extend their services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

FEW1609 - Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation Services : On call language services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063271-2026
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
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE

Further Information

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