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title: "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT 2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING Rank 1"
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# NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT 2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING Rank 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d89875d7-065a-43e5-b048-985ba946c3d0

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING - LOT 2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING Rank 1," focusing on services in the Translation and Interpretation industry. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited on 22nd June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028. The total contract value amounts to £60,000 GBP, and the procurement supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the Translation and Interpretation sectors, particularly those equipped to deliver telephone and video interpreting services. Businesses that can offer competitive rates while maintaining high-quality service delivery will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies, given the sustained contract period and financial commitment from a reputable local authority such as Darlington Borough Council. Additionally, companies with established frameworks for integrating within existing framework agreements will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity for expanding their footprint in government contracts.

## Notice

LOT2 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a525df6-6f3f-481f-86d4-7af9f2dc90d6 |
| 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 | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & 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 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a525df6-6f3f-481f-86d4-7af9f2dc90d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a525df6-6f3f-481f-86d4-7af9f2dc90d6
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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