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title: "Interpretation & Translation Service / St Helens Council"
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# Interpretation & Translation Service / St Helens Council

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d81d5afa-0605-4c2e-a99e-5d2026f27bc0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves St Helens Borough Council, with STAR Procurement serving as the buying organisation. The awarded contract is for Interpretation and Translation services, classified under CPV code 79530000, within the services category. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to DA Languages Ltd T/A Dals on 17 February 2026. The contract period extends from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services and translation to engage with public sector clients. Given its nature as a framework agreement call-off, businesses adept at navigating such procurement processes will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on interpretation and translation services aligns with growth prospects for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within public sector language services, particularly in the North West of England.

## Notice

Interpretation and Translation services for St Helens Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291dc0b5-fe77-493c-9c09-6067b0996688 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,410 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291dc0b5-fe77-493c-9c09-6067b0996688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291dc0b5-fe77-493c-9c09-6067b0996688
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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