Tender

Provision of Legal Services for Drivers Medical Driving Appeals

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Apr 2022 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2022 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2021 at 09:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2021 at 12:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently at the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services for Drivers Medical Driving Appeals." This initiative is situated in the legal services industry and is focused on England and Wales, with the potential to handle 500 to 600 appeal cases annually over the next three years, following a current intake of approximately 450 cases per year. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period that ended on 4 April 2022, and the contract period anticipated to commence on 1 June 2022 and conclude on 31 May 2024. Interested parties were invited to express their interest by 16 November 2021 in preparation for a Supplier Day on 23 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly chambers employing barristers and solicitor firms engaged in representation at magistrates' courts. With the DVLA's need for legal expertise to uphold medical revocation decisions, businesses with experience in administrative and appeals law will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms skilled in navigating the complexities of medical licencing appeals in the context of drivers' entitlements will find this contract aligns closely with their services, enabling them to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for Drivers Medical Driving Appeals

Notice Description

*Please see addition information* Drivers Medical Group (DMG) processes circa 750,000 cases a year where investigations are made into licence holders' fitness to drive. Licence holders have the legal right to challenge in court DVLA's medical clinical decision where DVLA have revoked or refused a licence. The customer can apply for a short period driving licence to be issued but may still challenge the revocation or refusal. Such challenges are considered appeal cases and currently DMG receive 450 appeal cases per annum. This is expected to rise to 500-600 over the next 3 years based on current business projections. Drivers who have had their driving entitlement revoked for medical reasons have a right to appeal against the decision under Section 100 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This is explained in correspondence sent by the Agency to the driver at the time the driving entitlement is withdrawn. In England and Wales this must be done by way of complaint to a local Magistrates Court within six months of the revocation of or refusal to grant a driving licence. There are different rules for Scotland but these are outside the scope of this procurement. We are currently considering a service for England and Wales which will be split into geographical lots according to the location of magistrate courts. Chambers employing Barristers and Solicitor Firms employing Solicitor Advocates are engaged by the Authority to advise on and if necessary, appear before the above-mentioned Magistrates' Court to uphold a decision by the Secretary of State to revoke or refuse a driving licence on medical grounds. The Invitation to Tender documentation is available by emailing :- steve.bradley@dvla.gov.uk Please use ITT PS/21/109 in the subject line of email body. This procurement is also being advertised with Contracts Finder. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ Additional information: Due to lack of sufficient competition, as detailed within our specification, the opportunity has been withdrawn as we are unable to proceed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ab026b-aec0-4530-a73c-88c254d83259
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Steve Bradley
Contact Email
steve.bradley@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07982660751

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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