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Provision of Legal Support for the Expiry of PFI Contract

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support for the expiry of a PFI contract. This contract, belonging to the legal advisory services category, is intended to manage and lead the commercial and contractual aspects of the PFI transition. Based in Swansea, Wales, the contract period extends from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027. The awarded supplier is GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, and the final awarded value is £609,256 GBP. This selective procurement process was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified legal advisory firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on complex contractual relationships and commercial management. The selected business will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with public agencies like the DVLA. Firms with expertise in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transitions and strong contractual leadership skills will find this project especially advantageous for demonstrating their capabilities and achieving growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Support for the Expiry of PFI Contract

Notice Description

DVLA is looking for a Supplier that understands the importance of the current and future contractual relationships which are critical to the success of a PFI transition and will seek to deliver commercial and contract management and leadership solutions at every stage of the Contract expiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-610a1635-8d67-44ba-8ee1-ff1a580bb396
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05ba11d-ef8f-41a9-957b-7ab558b386bd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£609,256 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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
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
Postcode Area
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) LLP

Further Information

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