Scope
Reference
PME
Description
The Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise for Translation and Interpretation Services. To support this process, it is conducting a pre-market engagement phase to explore available solutions and gather feedback from the supply market. The potential requirement will focus on engaging suppliers and solution providers to explore innovative ideas and assess scalable, cost-effective approaches to service delivery. This engagement will help shape a specification that reflects best practice, embraces technological advancement, and delivers value to the public sector.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 October 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 October 2025
Contracting authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHH-2597-YVZG
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
United Kingdom
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government