Award

Provision of Written Translation Service

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jul 2021 at 11:36

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Award

20 May 2020 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, Wales, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Written Translation Service". This service, classified under CPV code 79530000, focuses on translation support for driving license applications. The tender period ended on 21 April 2021, while the contract commenced on 22 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 21 April 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £31,275.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing translation services, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an emphasis on bilingual services to support Welsh language policy, companies specialising in document translation to and from foreign languages, as well as Welsh, can find a suitable niche in this procurement. The contract's collaboration with D A Languages Limited also indicates a potential for additional businesses to engage through similar frameworks in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Written Translation Service

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has utilised a written translation service to support its business operations and is set to continue in the coming years. In support of driving license applications, a small number of customers will send letters and documents in a foreign language which, require translating into English. There are also a number of occasions where the contracting authority will require a letter translated from English into a foreign language. The Contracting Authority may also receive correspondence from foreign licensing authorities confirming an applicant's entitlement to drive and any issues there maybe with the applicants driving license. Additionally, the Contracting Authority will also have occasions where documentation will need to be translated into Welsh in order to support Welsh Language Policy in producing bilingual material. Apply via CCS Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ada9ca08-e1ae-4803-80a0-9307a5e163ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71da02d4-05e0-4134-989a-94f40fe1ebf3
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
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
£31,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Donna-Marie Miles
Contact Email
donna-marie.miles@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 783970

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

D A LANGUAGES

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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