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title: "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 1"
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# NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION. Rank 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfb3bcb-293a-44c7-8ded-118ee345f4ac

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Service LOT3 Written Translation. Rank 1," which focuses on providing translation services. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 79530000 (Translation services) and is complemented by 79540000 (Interpretation services). The contract, valued at £60,000, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 and involves service delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage being completed on 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing such services can leverage this contract to expand their operations in the North East of England. The nature of the contract suggests that businesses with a focus on written translation would be well-positioned to benefit from this engagement, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to regional service delivery. This procurement supports the growth of SMEs and those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

## Notice

LOT3 WRITTEN TRANSLATION SERVICE. RANK 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c179c992-dd85-410c-a318-cb5779318473 |
| 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 | PAPILLON TRANSLATIONS |

## 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 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c179c992-dd85-410c-a318-cb5779318473

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c179c992-dd85-410c-a318-cb5779318473
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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