Provision of legal advice for International Obligations

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of legal advice for International Obligations" was undertaken by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales. This process, classified under the legal services industry category, involved a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed, and the contract was awarded on 29th May 2026, with a contractual period from 3rd June 2026 to 2nd June 2027. The project value amounted to £100,000 GBP, and the services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales, as per the postal code SA6 7JL.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised legal advice, particularly those experienced in handling international obligations and drafting legal agreements. The contract is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the eligibility criteria encouraging their participation. Companies with expertise in information law and familiarity with implications on Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, or Crown Dependencies stand to benefit the most. Businesses seeking to expand their footprint within the legal services sector may find this tender particularly advantageous for establishing governmental relationships and enhancing their portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of legal advice for International Obligations

Notice Description

Legal advice and support, including contributing to the drafting of the agreements and support in negotiations, and any related advice on information law issues and impact on NI, Gibraltar or Crown Dependencies. It does not include the drafting of any necessary secondary legislation, but it does include advising on the necessity for any such amendments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4dcca1-b1bc-43ea-82c5-51b0d981cc88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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