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Provision Of Telephone Translation Services

D V L A

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18 May 2017 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision Of Telephone Translation Services" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) located in Swansea, Wales. The contract, awarded through a direct method, has a total value of £7,200 and is classified under translation services (CPV 79530000). The contract period commenced on 4 January 2017 and will continue until 3 January 2019. The procurement was initiated under a tender, which closed on 20 December 2016, and it is noted that this service supports the DVLA's operations for customers facing language barriers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in providing translation services, particularly those with expertise in telephone-based communication. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include language service providers and companies with a strong track record in client-oriented translation support. The ongoing nature of this requirement suggests potential for contract renewals or extensions, creating a sustainable growth avenue for participants in this industry.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Telephone Translation Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requires telephone translation services to support its business operations. The requirement is set to continue in the coming years. In support of their driving/vehicle license application, a small number of customers will contact DVLA (via a premium rate number publicised on GOV.UK) who may have difficulties communicating with the DVLA telephone agent in the English Language. At this point, the DVLA telephone clerk will require assistance in dealing with the telephone call in their native language. DVLA awarded a contract from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1092 Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bbaae3b-4afa-4edb-9a89-da2dce77b040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f05c8a1-2904-461a-b75d-ef2c06a010e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,086 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2017 - 3 Jan 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D V L A
Contact Name
Mandy Hodgson
Contact Email
mandy.hodgson@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BIG WORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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