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title: "Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32e0723c-4bb4-4429-8674-e8ceb97d926e

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Expert Witness Conferences" aimed at providing expert witness training services. This contract, categorised under "Training services" (CPV code 80500000), extends over a period from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2026, with a value of £14,700. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method, particularly through a single tender action below the threshold. The process concluded with the award updated on 22 May 2025, involving specialist training aimed at enhancing the expertise and marketability of doctors as expert witnesses. The services are to be delivered in Wales, United Kingdom, with the DVLA based in Swansea leading the project.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth in the training services sector, especially for organisations that specialise in professional development and certification in niche areas such as expert witness preparation. The project is well-suited for SMEs that can provide tailored training programmes to enhance the skills and professional standing of medical professionals. Successful participation could open avenues for similar projects, enabling businesses to expand their reach and expertise in the training market. The direct procurement method and the provision for SMEs highlight a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector training initiatives.

## Notice

Training requirement for 20 Doctors The expert witness training and certificates will enable experts to: - Demonstrate to instructing parties they are competent to perform the role of the expert witness - More effectively market their expert witness services - Become eligible for discounted professional indemnity premiums for their expert witness work - Register for free on the National Register of University Certificated Expert Witnesses (Certificate holders only) 12 months extension period called off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,700 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOND SOLON TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b
- 22 May 2025 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b
- 12 Apr 2023 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec6dcf6-d224-4f16-b665-f54574e1cf4b
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/536021a8-7483-4fda-8a3e-7c9feabaa4b6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/731815e3-3f27-4b39-8423-dc15d30331d1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e1912fd-4649-4018-a8a0-aec31bf574d8
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