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title: "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2"
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# NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-833ebd2f-c0e4-4125-98d1-7d7ba3fda209

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Services - LOT 1 FACE TO FACE (NORTH EAST) Rank 2" was organised by Darlington Borough Council. This contract falls under the industry categories of Translation and Interpretation services, classified with CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000. The procurement, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to face-to-face interpreting services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Although the tender period ended on 20th May 2026, the contract, valued at £60,000, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Supreme Linguistic Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), considering its suitability for these organisations. Companies specialising in linguistic services, particularly those with expertise in face-to-face interpretation and a presence in the North East, are ideally positioned to compete for such opportunities. Engaging in this contract can offer suppliers stable revenues and the chance to establish or expand their presence in public sector markets, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Ranked 2 of Lot 1 Face to face interpreting in the North East area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53328f9-eb51-4692-9d54-ea4553f4fd3a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53328f9-eb51-4692-9d54-ea4553f4fd3a
- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53328f9-eb51-4692-9d54-ea4553f4fd3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53328f9-eb51-4692-9d54-ea4553f4fd3a
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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