---
title: "Provision of a Translation and Interpretation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Provision of a Translation and Interpretation Service

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662c9

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the provision of a Translation and Interpretation Service. The contract, identified by ESPO Framework 402_24, has been awarded to Premium Linguistics Services under Lot 1. As an award process without prior publication, the procurement method was limited. The service will be delivered in the South Yorkshire region, with Barnsley being the main location. This falls under the industry category of Translation Services, classified by CPV code 79530000. The contract was signed on the 4th of March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for languages service providers to leverage their expertise in Translation and Interpretation Services. Businesses that specialise in providing high-quality, timely language solutions would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. The procurement process, conducted as a mini competition via the ESPO Language services framework, ensures that only capable suppliers meet the necessary criteria, primarily focused on price. Companies with robust operational capabilities in managing language services can find promising growth opportunities by engaging with regional authorities like the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) has awarded a contract with a single provider Premium Linguistics Services under Lot 1 of the ESPO Framework 402_24 to deliver a fully managed, high quality, timely and accessible end-to-end language services solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) has awarded a contract with a single provider Premium Linguistics Services under Lot 1 of the ESPO Framework 402_24 to deliver a fully managed, high quality, timely and accessible end-to-end language services solution.

### Procurement Information

Mini competition via ESPO Language services framework 402_24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019804-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 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 | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES 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

- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019804-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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