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Language Services

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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19 Feb 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Language Services, classified under the CPV code 79530000 for Translation services. This contract, valued at £756,709 GBP, involves services such as face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, translation, transcription, and video language services, and is intended for a broad geographic scope including the UK, Europe, and other regions. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 2 August 2023 and will end on 28 December 2024. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 28 July 2023.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive interpreting and translation services across different mediums and geographies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage given the suitability criteria. Furthermore, businesses that can scale their services to include non-spoken language support and video services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with such contracts not only provides financial benefits but also helps in gaining governmental business credentials and expanding market presence globally.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

A six month extension to the contract. The following services required include: Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services Telephone Interpreting Services Written Translation Services Transcription Services Ancillary Services Non-Spoken Video Language Services Non-Spoken Face to Face Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d50bbab-3850-41c8-83a8-dbea34528a2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d78676b-1008-42af-aca4-b6b7892168ec
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£756,709 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£756,709 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 28 Dec 2024 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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