NEPO528 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of British Sign Language Interpreters
The Association of North East Councils Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
The Association of North East Councils Limited is looking for suppliers for translation work (UK-wide).
The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at Thursday 31 August 2028.
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Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- Thursday 31 August 2028
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 34 awards in the last 12 months).
Dynamic purchasing system
Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.
Conditions
What the notice says
The NEPO528 - British Sign Language DPS commenced on 24 May 2021 for a term of 60 months and was due to expire on 24 May 2026. The original Contract Notice for this DPS was published on 5 March 2021: 2021/S 000-004508. The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of validity of the DPS for a period of 27 months from 24 May 2026 to 31 August 2028. The value of the DPS remains unchanged and NEPO do not anticipate that the extension of the validity of the DPS requires variation to the published value. NEPO528 - British Sign Language has been established as a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' under a flexible approached based on the concept of Regulation 34 via Schedule 3, under the…Read the full description
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- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Make sure your bid arrives before Thursday 31 August 2028. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Face to Face and Video Link Until 31 August 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot incorporates all elements of Lot 2 - Face to Face and Lot 3 - Video Link. Providers must be able to supply against all requirements to be considered: • British Sign Language (face to face and video link) • Speech to Text Operator • Lip speaking (face to face and video link) Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement. | Translation and interpreting | — |
| Lot 2 - Face to Face Until 31 August 2028 What this lot coversAn Interpreter is physically present in order to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • British Sign Language • Speech to Text Operator • Lip speaking Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement. | Translation and interpreting | — |
| Lot 3 - Video Link Until 31 August 2028 What this lot coversAn Interpreter is present via video link to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • British Sign Language • Lip speaking Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement. | Translation and interpreting | — |
| Lot 4 - Specialist Services Until 31 August 2028 What this lot coversAn Interpreter is present to allow parties to communicate via the following methods: • Deafblind Communication • International Sign Language • Deaf Relay Interpreting Services may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Providers must ensure that they can comply with this requirement. | Translation and interpreting | — |
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 024252-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
11Similar open tenders
All open translation tenders- £2mestimated
- Value not stated
- £1.6mframework ceiling
From notice 024252-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.