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Provision of Barrister Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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07 Feb 2019 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the provision of barrister services, classified under legal services, with a total value of £62,500. The procurement process involved a direct method with a single tender action that took place from February 7, 2019, to November 7, 2019, following the conclusion of the tender period on February 1, 2019. The contract serves to ensure the continuity of legal representation for the DVLA's Drivers Medical Group during appeal hearings while they prepare for a more comprehensive procurement process.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal representation and advocacy, to engage with a key government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector could particularly benefit, as they may offer competitive and tailored services fitting the DVLA's needs. Firms should consider this as a chance to demonstrate their expertise and expand their engagements within the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts as the DVLA expands its requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Barrister Services

Notice Description

A single tender action has been awarded for nine months with the option to extend for up to six months for legal representation for DVLA's Drivers Medical Group at appeal hearings. This is to ensure continuity of service while DVLA scope their full requirements and prepare to run a competition via the Attorney General's civil panel council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a51ea42-90cf-4402-9d7d-fdd9947d32eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7893ad-d1c4-40cd-b8af-5034f6b4cbab
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2019 - 7 Nov 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD COURT CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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