---
title: "Translation and Interpreting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Translation and Interpreting

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c25

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council conducted a public procurement process for translation and interpreting services, with the contract awarded on 25th February 2026. The procurement, aimed at providing services under the NEPO512 framework, falls in the 'services' industry category with CPV classification 79530000. Situated in the North East of England, specifically in South Shields (UKC22), the process followed a 'limited' procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Having reached the award stage, the contract was secured by Language Empire Limited, marking completion of the procurement process. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed on 16th February 2026 and has options for extension up to 24 months.

The tender offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting, particularly those experienced in working under framework agreements such as NEPO512. Firms with robust capabilities in delivering quality services can find opportunities for growth, especially due to the significance placed on quality in the award criteria. Language Empire Limited, a large-scale organisation located in Rochdale, has been chosen as the supplier, showcasing potential success for similar businesses prepared to compete in the regional or local authority procurement landscape, notably in regions like South Tyneside and London.

## Notice

Call off from NEPO512 - Translation and Interpreting Services framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from NEPO512 - Translation and Interpreting framework

Options: extension available for period or periods of up to 24 months

### Procurement Information

Further competition via NEPO512 Translation and Interpreting DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016935-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE EMPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016935-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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