Provision of Telephone Translation Services to DVLA
D V L A · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Telephone Translation Services to DVLA
Awarded 04 Jan 2017
Awarded04 Jan 2017
Value£4,086.00
SupplierThe Big Word
AgencyD V L A
RegionWales
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 10mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 4 Jan 2017Expired 3 Jan 2019
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D V L A awarded a contract to The Big Word for telephone translation services to support its business operations, specifically assisting customers with limited English proficiency during driving licence applications via a premium rate number.
The contract was awarded from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1092 Lot 2, with a value of AUD 4,086.
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