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title: "Interpretation & Translation (Tameside Council)"
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# Interpretation & Translation (Tameside Council)

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c025dd3-919f-4e19-9d49-d597f03ebb1d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved STAR Procurement managing a tender for "Interpretation & Translation" services for Tameside and Trafford Councils. This contract, valued at £272,000, falls under the "Interpretation services" category, classified by CPV code 79540000. This contract aimed to appoint a service provider to address various language service needs, including face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting, as well as document translation services including Braille and audio transcription. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an ESPO Framework Agreement. The entire process has reached the award stage, with the contract active as of 1st August 2025, set to conclude by 31st July 2027. The main delivery location for this tender is in the Tameside, with the postal code SK16 4LA. The award was finalised on 15th July 2025, and the contract notice was published on 30th September 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services to expand their client base and enhance their market standing. Firms capable of delivering diverse linguistic support, particularly those proficient in handling both traditional and digital communication tools, could leverage this opportunity to establish a robust foothold in the public sector domain. The provision of this contract to DA Languages Ltd T/A Dals, a known SME, highlights the welcoming approach towards smaller, agile companies within this procurement. Businesses capable of offering tailored solutions to meet public sector operational demands would be well-positioned to compete in this sector.

## Notice

Tameside (and Trafford) Councils wish to appoint a Service Provider to manage their language service requirements and to provide language support to non-English speakers in the provision of: * Face to Face interpreting for interviews, meetings, consultation and social service requirements (spoken); * Telephone interpreting to facilitate ease of communications (spoken); * Video interpreting (i.e. video conference spoken); * Document translation services, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcription Joint Further Competition via Chest portal using ESPO Framework Agreement 402_24 Language Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751847ae-1285-4d5d-be2a-5bc262349033 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAR PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES LTD T/A DALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751847ae-1285-4d5d-be2a-5bc262349033

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751847ae-1285-4d5d-be2a-5bc262349033
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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