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title: "Language Services"
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# Language Services

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d50bbab-3850-41c8-83a8-dbea34528a2a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d78676b-1008-42af-aca4-b6b7892168ec |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 28 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £756,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £756,709 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d78676b-1008-42af-aca4-b6b7892168ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d78676b-1008-42af-aca4-b6b7892168ec
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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