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Provision of Legal Support for PFI Exit

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Legal Support for the PFI Exit has been completed as of 24 March 2021. This contract, valued at £966,592, was awarded by the DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales. The tender period concluded on 17 February 2021, and the contract period spans from 24 March 2021 to 23 April 2023. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, within the business services industry, specifically under legal services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in public sector frameworks and the complexities of PFI exits. Large legal firms with capabilities in advising on such matters would find this tender particularly relevant, as will those with established relationships within the public sector. Companies looking to expand in legal consultancy or support services should consider actively monitoring similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Support for PFI Exit

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of Legal support for DVLA PFI exit and associated activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3976f6fb-e225-45db-8723-60e9e91216f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbea38b-b037-4de6-8558-647178b68717
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£966,592 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£966,592 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2021 - 23 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DVLA - DRIVER VEHICLE AND LICENCING AGENCY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.hobbs@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GOWLING WLG(UK

Further Information

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