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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bb8c26b-22f1-4b4b-bc1c-ec78b4a20013

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services." This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category and encompasses various enforcement functions related to road safety in the UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 1st November 2019, and the contract period commencing on 4th November 2019, running until 31st October 2023. The total value of the contract is £4,000,000, and it covers delivery across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, specifically for legal firms that specialise in prosecution and legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in road safety legislation and enforcement matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the DVSA seeks providers who possess a robust understanding of court procedures and related legislation to support their ongoing legal needs. Firms equipped to handle complex investigations and those experienced in working with government agencies are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is 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 Enforcement Officers that may justify prosecution action through the court system. The DVSA requires specialist legal services to prosecute these cases on its behalf. In addition to this, the DVSA undertakes Special Investigations that require specialist legal support, these are larger and more complex than the case-work described above. The DVSA's requirement is for the provision of specialist legal resource who possess an appropriate depth of knowledge of the relevant court procedures and legislation as detailed in the Framework Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032d1c5-7f39-4cb9-9495-8d56646224c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ABR SOLICITORS; CE TRANSPORT LAW; EQ SOLICITORS; EVERSHEDS; HINE; HUGH JAMES; HUNT & COOMBS; ORACLE SOLICITORS; ROTHERA SHARP; STEPHEN THOMAS LAW; TUCKERS SOLICITORS; WOODFINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032d1c5-7f39-4cb9-9495-8d56646224c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032d1c5-7f39-4cb9-9495-8d56646224c0
  18th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=447472224
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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