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Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conference

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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14 May 2026 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Annual Expert Witness Conference, focusing on keeping doctors who have undertaken Expert Witness training updated on their knowledge and practice. This procurement, classified under public authority - central government, falls within the services industry category, specifically training seminars. The contract was directly awarded without competition to BOND SOLON TRAINING LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham. The contract, valued at £38,590, commenced on 7th May 2026 and will run until 6th May 2029, with a potential extension up to 2032. The location of the buyer is Swansea, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in training and professional development seminars within the government sector. Businesses adept at delivering educational conferences and possessing expertise in training compliance can find it advantageous to align with such government efforts. Since the procurement was awarded directly without competition, it highlights the importance of building strategic relationships with public authorities and showcasing past performance in similar projects to enhance prospects in securing future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conference

Notice Description

This procurement is the provision of the Annual Expert Witness Conference for the Doctors that have undertaken Expert Witness training to ensure that their knowledge and practice is current.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044418-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND 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

BOND SOLON TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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