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Provision of Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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20 Jun 2024 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal advisers to support the exchange of driving licences internationally. The tender, titled "Provision of Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data," falls under the services industry category. The contract amount is £152,000 GBP with a direct award procurement method. The tender period ended on October 20, 2023, and the contract period is from October 27, 2023, to October 26, 2024. The DVLA, located in Wales, is the buying organisation for this award.

This tender by the DVLA presents an opportunity for legal service providers to support international agreements regarding the exchange of driving licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to offer legal services internationally could benefit from participating in this direct award opportunity. Businesses with expertise in trade law and experience in providing legal advice to government agencies may find this tender particularly suited to their strengths and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data

Notice Description

The DVLA is appointing the Legal Adviser from RM6183 Trade Law Panel Lot 2 to provide legal advice and support in relation to agreements with non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries/territories on the exchange of driving licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5227fcc4-d888-4027-99db-2fd4ce309604
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
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
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2023 - 26 Oct 2024 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
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
MORRISTON
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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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