---
title: "Interpretation and Translation SAAS Product"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Interpretation and Translation SAAS Product

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e7

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of procuring an Interpretation and Translation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, aimed at enhancing language services management through a digital end-to-end workflow platform. The procurement process focuses on IT services within the UK, with an anticipated contract period from 29 October 2027 to 28 October 2032. Businesses are invited to participate in the initial engagement phase by submitting responses by 31 July 2026, and clarifications by 24 July 2026. The approximate budget for this procurement is set at £250,000 to £300,000 GBP. The initial market engagement notice was published on 1 July 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive translation and interpreting solutions to collaborate with a major public authority. Businesses specialising in consulting, software development, and support, particularly within the realm of interpretation services, would find this procurement process beneficial for growth. Freelance interpreters and agencies delivering language services are particularly well-suited to cater to the needs of the Leeds City Council through this SaaS product solicitation.

## Notice

Leeds City Council (the "Council") is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a digital Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution designed to deliver comprehensive language services management through a streamlined, end-to-end workflow. The platform enables efficient coordination, delivery, and oversight of translation and interpreting services, supporting both freelance and agency-based suppliers

### Planning Information

Please submit any responces by the 31st July 2026 at 12 pm or clarifications by the 24th July at 12pm to this engagment through the Jaggaer system https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2027 - 28 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 09:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061573-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061573-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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