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Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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22 May 2025 at 10:32

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22 May 2025 at 10:28

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences" aimed at providing expert witness training services. This contract, categorised under "Training services" (CPV code 80500000), extends over a period from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2026, with a value of £14,700. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method, particularly through a single tender action below the threshold. The process concluded with the award updated on 22 May 2025, involving specialist training aimed at enhancing the expertise and marketability of doctors as expert witnesses. The services are to be delivered in Wales, United Kingdom, with the DVLA based in Swansea leading the project.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth in the training services sector, especially for organisations that specialise in professional development and certification in niche areas such as expert witness preparation. The project is well-suited for SMEs that can provide tailored training programmes to enhance the skills and professional standing of medical professionals. Successful participation could open avenues for similar projects, enabling businesses to expand their reach and expertise in the training market. The direct procurement method and the provision for SMEs highlight a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector training initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences

Notice Description

Training requirement for 20 Doctors The expert witness training and certificates will enable experts to: - Demonstrate to instructing parties they are competent to perform the role of the expert witness - More effectively market their expert witness services - Become eligible for discounted professional indemnity premiums for their expert witness work - Register for free on the National Register of University Certificated Expert Witnesses (Certificate holders only) 12 months extension period called off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 3-4 years
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
Elin Foster
Contact Email
elin.foster@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOND SOLON TRAINING

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