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title: "Provision of Legal Support for the Expiry of PFI Contract"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Legal Support for the Expiry of PFI Contract

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-610a1635-8d67-44ba-8ee1-ff1a580bb396

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support for the expiry of a PFI contract. This contract, belonging to the legal advisory services category, is intended to manage and lead the commercial and contractual aspects of the PFI transition. Based in Swansea, Wales, the contract period extends from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027. The awarded supplier is GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, and the final awarded value is £609,256 GBP. This selective procurement process was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified legal advisory firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on complex contractual relationships and commercial management. The selected business will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with public agencies like the DVLA. Firms with expertise in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transitions and strong contractual leadership skills will find this project especially advantageous for demonstrating their capabilities and achieving growth within the public sector.

## Notice

DVLA is looking for a Supplier that understands the importance of the current and future contractual relationships which are critical to the success of a PFI transition and will seek to deliver commercial and contract management and leadership solutions at every stage of the Contract expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05ba11d-ef8f-41a9-957b-7ab558b386bd |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,999,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £609,256 |
| 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 | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 09:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05ba11d-ef8f-41a9-957b-7ab558b386bd
- 5 Feb 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05ba11d-ef8f-41a9-957b-7ab558b386bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05ba11d-ef8f-41a9-957b-7ab558b386bd
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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