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title: "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING. Rank 2"
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# NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING. Rank 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9da47ed-94b7-436d-9a89-2cbce570752a

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting contract, specifically Lot 2, which covers telephone and video interpreting services. The contract has been awarded to LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED with a total value of £60,000, running from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2028. The procurement, executed through a selective method under a framework agreement, caters to services within the translation and interpretation industry and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which involved a tender period concluding on 20th May 2026, is aimed at delivering essential interpretation services across the region.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide robust telephone and video interpreting solutions. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's inclusivity towards such organisations. Businesses positioned in the North East or capable of delivering services remotely can benefit substantially from such public-sector collaborations, advancing their profile and stabilising revenue through a secured two-year contract with a reputable local authority.

## Notice

LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICES. RANK 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23917611-809a-4535-b613-c1f58aa6d36a |
| 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 | LANGUAGE EMPIRE |

## 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 14:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23917611-809a-4535-b613-c1f58aa6d36a
- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23917611-809a-4535-b613-c1f58aa6d36a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23917611-809a-4535-b613-c1f58aa6d36a
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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