---
title: "NEPO528 British Sign Language"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069097"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# NEPO528 British Sign Language

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069097

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## Summary

The procurement process led by North Tyneside Borough Council pertains to the contract titled "NEPO528 British Sign Language," categorised under interpretation services within the broader services industry. The contract involved mini competitions under the NEPO framework for British Sign Language services, specifically for face-to-face and video link interpretations. The procurement used a limited procurement method, awarding contracts to suppliers without prior call for competition. The process was completed with the award decisions made on 1st April and 2nd April 2026, valued at £5,800 each. While the tender spanned multiple UK regions, the face-to-face and video link interpretation lots were ultimately cancelled, however, awards were still made to the suppliers.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly focusing on delivering high-quality British Sign Language services. Businesses with capabilities in competitive pricing and service quality are well-suited to excel in such contracts as the award criteria heavily weigh performance on these facets with a split of 70% quality and 30% price. Such opportunities are ideal for SMEs like Topp Language Solutions Limited and Language Empire Limited, the awarded suppliers, demonstrating that entities of various sizes, especially those with niche expertise, can successfully participate in and benefit from these procurement processes.

## Notice

Award of Mini Competitions issued under NEPO528 British Sign Language- Face to Face interpretation and Video Link. Value is based off previous contract spend, there is no guarantee of orders.

### Lot Information

Face to Face interpretation

British Sign Language- Face to Face interpretation

British Sign Language- Video Link

Mini Competition under NEPO528: British Sign Language- Video Link.

### Procurement Information

Mini Competition carried out under the NEPO British Sign Language Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040664-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £5,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE EMPIRE; TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040664-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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