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title: "Provision of Written Translation Services"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Written Translation Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a939491-c3e5-4e7e-b1ae-ef3a319585ef

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbcffe5-d6de-44f7-a723-7fb279ce8ff4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,177 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,888 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITL NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbcffe5-d6de-44f7-a723-7fb279ce8ff4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fbcffe5-d6de-44f7-a723-7fb279ce8ff4
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b8e42e-3e14-44e7-a643-6cd30e660fb8
  RM6302 Framework Schedule 6a - Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules v1.0 - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/289bafb0-73e7-44dc-a962-e0b12edbb2e0
  PS/25/50 - Award Letter - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31151822-c2eb-4965-983e-422b79af5883
  Provision of Written Translation Services - Specification - REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency

## Provenance

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