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title: "Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060914"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS)

Buyer: NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060914

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by North Lincolnshire Council focuses on sourcing Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS). This planning stage, tagged as a preliminary market engagement, aims to gain insights into the current market to aid future commissioning. The process is underway in the Scunthorpe area, within the United Kingdom's region UKE13, classified under public authority - sub-central government. Industry categories involved include translation and interpretation services. Key deadlines include the submission of the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire by 9 February 2026, with requests for clarification due by 2 February 2026. The process is managed via the NLCProcure e-Tendering system, in accordance with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in language services to expand their business operations. The contract, starting on 1 October 2026 and ending on 30 September 2028, offers a substantial timeframe for business growth and potential long-term collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive interpreting and translation services will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise, enabling them to tap into government contracts and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

The council is undertaking a PME to better understand the current market for Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS) and to inform future commissioning and partnership planning.

### Planning Information

The scope of the engagement exercise is detailed within the PME Questionnaire document, available through the e-Tendering system NLCProcure following an expression of interest. PME Questionnaires should be submitted via NLCProcure no later than 12noon on 09/02/2026. Requests for clarification must be received not later than 12noon on 02/02/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004474-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN15 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004474-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004474-2026
  19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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