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title: "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 3"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 3

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b773574e-6adc-457a-89c2-b2425e394deb

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 3" was carried out by Darlington Borough Council. This award stage, completed on 16th July 2026, falls under the industry category of Translation and Interpretation services. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender having closed on 20th May 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 and focuses on the North East region of the United Kingdom. It spans a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, providing consistent service over two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in translation and face-to-face interpreting services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability for such organisations and the nature of the services required. The successful bidder, LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED, exemplifies how such contracts can support SMEs in expanding their service offerings and client base within the public sector. Engaging in this type of framework agreement could lead to further opportunities for long-term collaboration with public sector entities.

## Notice

LOT4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816f0cea-848b-468b-b0c4-1c7e702adab0 |
| 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 | 16 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 | LANGUAGE EMPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816f0cea-848b-468b-b0c4-1c7e702adab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816f0cea-848b-468b-b0c4-1c7e702adab0
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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