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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is planning a procurement process for DITU Translation Services, currently in the planning stage under the EU project number ocds-h6vhtk-06e040. The procurement is focused on translation and interpretation services, classified under the industry categories of Translation services (CPV 79530000) and Interpretation services (CPV 79540000). The council's office is located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE31). Key dates include a market engagement deadline set for 20th September 2026, with future notices planned for 1st February 2027. The procurement process will establish a service contract from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2030, with potential renewals extending up to 31st May 2032.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the specific suitability considerations. With an estimated contract value of £430,000, businesses specialising in language services can leverage this opportunity to secure a significant client in the public sector. Given its comprehensive scope and potential for renewal, the contract can provide sustained engagement and revenue stream for the successful bidder. Competitive companies equipped with robust translation and interpretation capabilities, and an understanding of public procurement processes, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

DITU Translation Services

Notice Description

DITU Translation Services - Market Engagement

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108076&TID=100113143&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075782-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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