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title: "Provision of legal advice for International Obligations"
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# Provision of legal advice for International Obligations

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ddf61aa-bbd2-4bd7-95e9-ff7e92d9d67a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of legal advice for International Obligations" was undertaken by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales. This process, classified under the legal services industry category, involved a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed, and the contract was awarded on 29th May 2026, with a contractual period from 3rd June 2026 to 2nd June 2027. The project value amounted to £100,000 GBP, and the services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales, as per the postal code SA6 7JL.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised legal advice, particularly those experienced in handling international obligations and drafting legal agreements. The contract is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the eligibility criteria encouraging their participation. Companies with expertise in information law and familiarity with implications on Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, or Crown Dependencies stand to benefit the most. Businesses seeking to expand their footprint within the legal services sector may find this tender particularly advantageous for establishing governmental relationships and enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

Legal advice and support, including contributing to the drafting of the agreements and support in negotiations, and any related advice on information law issues and impact on NI, Gibraltar or Crown Dependencies. It does not include the drafting of any necessary secondary legislation, but it does include advising on the necessity for any such amendments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4dcca1-b1bc-43ea-82c5-51b0d981cc88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4dcca1-b1bc-43ea-82c5-51b0d981cc88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4dcca1-b1bc-43ea-82c5-51b0d981cc88
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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