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title: "Provision of Translation and Interpretation Services Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f07"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Translation and Interpretation Services Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f07

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services. This initiative falls under the services category and involves a pre-market engagement phase designed to explore innovative solutions and gather industry feedback. The procurement aims to shape a specification that integrates best practices and technological advancements. The total estimated value of this procurement is £200,000, and it is above the threshold of standard tender values. The main delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with significant dates including a scheduled engagement by 6th October 2025 and a future notice date set for 13th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpretation industry to propose innovative, scalable, and cost-effective approaches. With an emphasis on incorporating technology, companies specialising in translation software development or those offering unique interpretation solutions would be well-suited to participate. Moreover, the focus on pre-market engagement suggests businesses with strong research and development capabilities could gain a competitive edge by influencing service specifications and demonstrating value to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, providing an excellent platform for growth and entry into government contracting. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, offering a substantial timeframe for successful contractors to establish and expand their services.

## Notice

The Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise for Translation and Interpretation Services. To support this process, it is conducting a pre-market engagement phase to explore available solutions and gather feedback from the supply market. The potential requirement will focus on engaging suppliers and solution providers to explore innovative ideas and assess scalable, cost-effective approaches to service delivery. This engagement will help shape a specification that reflects best practice, embraces technological advancement, and delivers value to the public sector.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98310&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058486-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058486-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058486-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98310&B=
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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