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title: "Translation and British Sign Language services - court ordered"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Translation and British Sign Language services - court ordered

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c64

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for translation and British Sign Language services required for a complex court case. This contract aims to provide interpretation services as part of a court-ordered family contact, needing specialist interpreters. Situated in Leicester, the procurement falls under the category of public authority sub-central government and strictly adheres to legal regulation 2023/54. The procurement reached its award stage with the contract legally signed on 9th September 2025 and will remain active until 8th September 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method, opting for a below-threshold allocation without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, especially those proficient in British Sign Language. It is ideal for SMEs equipped with specialist interpreters, as seen in the successful award to SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY) LTD, located in Redditch. Businesses that can offer expert linguistic and interpretation skills are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, facilitating growth through high-demand services catered to complex legal proceedings.

## Notice

British Sign Language translation & interpretation service required for a complex case to communicate with a family as part of court ordered family contact. The complexity of this case has meant that support for the family has needed to be provided by a number of specialist interpreters as the court case continues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017024-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017024-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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