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title: "Provision of Barrister Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2019-02-07"
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# Provision of Barrister Services

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a51ea42-90cf-4402-9d7d-fdd9947d32eb

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the provision of barrister services, classified under legal services, with a total value of £62,500. The procurement process involved a direct method with a single tender action that took place from February 7, 2019, to November 7, 2019, following the conclusion of the tender period on February 1, 2019. The contract serves to ensure the continuity of legal representation for the DVLA's Drivers Medical Group during appeal hearings while they prepare for a more comprehensive procurement process.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal representation and advocacy, to engage with a key government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector could particularly benefit, as they may offer competitive and tailored services fitting the DVLA's needs. Firms should consider this as a chance to demonstrate their expertise and expand their engagements within the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts as the DVLA expands its requirements.

## Notice

A single tender action has been awarded for nine months with the option to extend for up to six months for legal representation for DVLA's Drivers Medical Group at appeal hearings. This is to ensure continuity of service while DVLA scope their full requirements and prepare to run a competition via the Attorney General's civil panel council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7893ad-d1c4-40cd-b8af-5034f6b4cbab |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 7 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500 |
| 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 & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIELD COURT CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2019 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7893ad-d1c4-40cd-b8af-5034f6b4cbab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7893ad-d1c4-40cd-b8af-5034f6b4cbab
  7th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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