Award

Language Services

THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

16 Jul 2020 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recently completed a tender process for a contract titled "Language Services", which focuses on providing managed translation and interpretation services. The procurement was categorised under services, specifically within the translation services sector (CPV code 79530000). The contract, valued at £501,584, was awarded to DA Languages Limited and covers a period from 29 June 2020 to 28 June 2022. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and has concluded with the award announcement on 17 June 2020.

This opportunity represents a significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services, particularly in translation and interpretation. Businesses in the language sector can leverage this awarded contract to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships with larger agencies like the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency. Companies that provide high-quality and diverse language solutions could be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the managed service provision of a range of language services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a57d8027-b84f-4c9a-abde-5b9ccfab5af4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d7c638-215c-458d-944e-89845f11193e
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£501,584 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£501,584 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2022 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
THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6LP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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