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title: "NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 2"
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# NEPO512 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE LOT 4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING. Rank 2

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1df3a57-adbf-4a53-a2c4-20e3fed6497d

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting Service, specifically for Lot 4, which covers face-to-face interpreting services on a national scale, positioned as Rank 2. This procurement falls under the industry category of translation and interpretation services (CPV codes 79530000 and 79540000) and is located within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process was a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on the 20th of May 2026, and the awarded contract commenced on the 1st of July 2026, running until the 30th of June 2028, with the total contract value being £60,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services, especially those that operate nationally and have capabilities for face-to-face service delivery. As the procurement method utilised a framework agreement, businesses already part of such frameworks or those skilled in securing future places on similar frameworks may find advantageous opportunities. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited for this contract as specified in the tender's suitability criteria, and companies that can deliver high-quality interpretation services consistently could thrive by retaining or expanding their market presence through such government contracts.

## Notice

LOT4 FACE TO FACE (NATIONAL) INTERPRETING SERVICE. RANK 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d680e-118b-440d-a4e9-de98fee45d74 |
| 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 | SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES |

## 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 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d680e-118b-440d-a4e9-de98fee45d74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d680e-118b-440d-a4e9-de98fee45d74
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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