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Provision of Written Translation Services

D V L A

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16 May 2017 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Written Translation Services is conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) located in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £124,400, falls under the category of translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The procurement method employed is classified as 'Other,' and the tender period officially ended on 30th November 2016. The contract is currently active, with the contract period scheduled from 1st February 2017 to 31st January 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those equipped to handle translations between English and various foreign languages. Companies capable of providing timely and accurate translation support would be ideally positioned to compete for such contracts. This procurement process may also interest larger firms with the capacity to manage high-volume translation requests, benefiting from the DVLA's ongoing operations in this area.

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Notice Title

Provision of Written Translation Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requirement is for a written translation service to support its business operations. In support of their driving license application, customers will send various letters and documents in foreign languages which need translating into English. There may be a small number of occasions where the authority will require a letter translated from English into a foreign language. The Contracting Authority may also receive correspondence from foreign licensing authorities confirming applicant's entitlements to drive and any issues there maybe with the applicants driving license

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae37066f-1d20-4fb1-9b2b-a736fd795fcb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£124,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 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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