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title: "Language Services"
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published: "2020-07-16"
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# Language Services

Buyer: THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a57d8027-b84f-4c9a-abde-5b9ccfab5af4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d7c638-215c-458d-944e-89845f11193e |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £501,584 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £501,584 |
| 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 | THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2020 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d7c638-215c-458d-944e-89845f11193e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d7c638-215c-458d-944e-89845f11193e
  16th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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