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title: "Provision of Written Translation Services"
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# Provision of Written Translation Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b489e07d-118d-49be-9cf8-2b7ba99cf0ff

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae37066f-1d20-4fb1-9b2b-a736fd795fcb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,400 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| 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 | THE BIG WORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae37066f-1d20-4fb1-9b2b-a736fd795fcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae37066f-1d20-4fb1-9b2b-a736fd795fcb
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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