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Prosecution and Legal Services

DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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15 Apr 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) based in Bristol, has completed the awarding stage for a multi-supplier contract titled "Prosecution and Legal Services" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code: 79100000). This procurement, valued at £4,000,000, uses an open procedure method, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028. The service delivery will span various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The award notice was published on 15th April 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 13th August 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the legal services sector, especially those specialising in prosecution and legal support. Given the scope of enforcement functions and legal proceedings managed by the DVSA, businesses with expertise in handling court cases, adjournments, and legal reporting will find this contract highly beneficial. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited, as the procurement is designed to support their participation, allowing for a diverse range of suppliers such as ABR Solicitors Limited, Hugh James, CE Transport Law, and others to contribute to the DVSA’s legal needs. The multi-year aspect of the contract offers stable and sustainable business growth over the four-year term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prosecution and Legal Services

Notice Description

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), has awarded a multi-supplier contract for the following requirement. The contracts will be subject to the terms of the specification for the Provision of Prosecution and Legal Services, and will be for an initial term of 4 (four) years. DVSA are responsible for carrying out various enforcement functions on a number of different schemes relating to road safety. As a result of this activity, various types of offences are detected by DVSA Examiners and Investigators which may justify prosecution action through the court system. Once a decision has been taken to prosecute, the case papers are passed over to the DVSA Prosecution and Legal Services team ("PLS"), based in Bristol. PLS is responsible for progressing cases through the courts; dealing with all matters including the laying of information, adjournments, conclusion of the case and reporting back to the DVSA Network customer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7ecf667-ee54-461a-9c40-65e2ee1c6d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10028f3-7d18-42f2-b146-6ad6e7cace0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 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
DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ABR Solicitors Limited

Hugh James

CE Transport Law

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Rothera Bray LLP

Stephen Thomas LAW

Woodfines LLP

Hine & Co Solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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