Award

Legal Advice

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:47

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this project titled "Legal Advice" was orchestrated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, below the threshold and without competition, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been extended and is now set to end on 31 December 2026 due to outstanding work. The service, which involves legal services classified under CPV code 79100000, has been awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, a large-scale supplier located in Nottingham. The contract was initially active from 19 August 2025, with the latest update published on 19 January 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, providing a role supporting a central government function which can lead to further openings in public sector contracting. Businesses with expertise in legal consultancy, especially those capable of offering comprehensive legal advice, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders within the government sector. This procurement, although specifically awarded through a direct method, showcases the ongoing demand for niche legal expertise and effectively positions suppliers in the broader marketplace for government-related projects.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

This is a direct award for legal advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Stacey Griffiths
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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