Award

Provision of Legal Services PFI

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

17 Aug 2023 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Services PFI. The procurement method used was a Direct Award through framework. The contract value is £524,320 in GBP. The contract period starts on September 24, 2023, and ends on September 23, 2025. The tender period ended on June 21, 2023. The contracting location is Longview Road, Swansea, SA6 7JL, Wales, United Kingdom. The industry category is business services, specifically for legal services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry to provide their expertise to the DVLA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender, providing them with a chance to compete in the procurement process. Companies with experience in legal advisory and information services may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses interested in offering legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, or security services could consider exploring potential opportunities through this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services PFI

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services PFI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f031fb0-594e-45b0-8b69-a5f839b531e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5df2d7f-9b63-4c08-9a3f-557050168322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award through framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79100000 - Legal services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,320 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£524,320 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2025 2-3 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLINGS WLG (UK

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