Award

Provision of Written Translation Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA, based in England, has awarded a contract for the Provision of Written Translation Services, classified under translation services (CPV 79530000), to ITL North East Limited, effective from 15 July 2025 through to 14 July 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. This agreement involves translating driving licence applications into English and creating bilingual materials for Welsh customers, aligning with its Welsh Language Policy. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period closing on 18 June 2025. The value of the contract stands at £74,177.64, supporting operations in Wales, UK.

This tender provides opportunities for SMEs in the translation services industry to engage with a major government organization, potentially leading to further contracts through reputation and experience gained. Businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with competency in bilingual translations, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. The partnership with foreign licensing authorities and focus on Welsh bilingual material highlight specific niches that can be explored for further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Written Translation Services

Notice Description

The DVLA has awarded the PS/25/50 - Provision of Written Translation Services contract to support its business operations for driving license applications to be translated into English in partnership with foreign licensing authorities and the Welsh Language Policy in producing bilingual material for its Welsh speaking customers. The Contract start date will be 15 July 2025 and will expire on 14 July 2028, with an option to extend for a further 1-year beyond this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbcffe5-d6de-44f7-a723-7fb279ce8ff4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£74,177 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.young@dvla.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

ITL NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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