--- title: "Prosecution and Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-07-31" --- # Prosecution and Legal Services Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20fba7f-62f1-4990-b89f-a9a368e29a78.json) ## Summary The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency under the Department for Transport (DfT), is inviting proposals for a multi-supplier contract for Prosecution and Legal Services. This tender, classified under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000), is valued at £4,000,000 GBP and covers the period from 1st October 2024 to 31st October 2028. DVSA operates from Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, and is responsible for managing legal proceedings arising from various road safety enforcement activities. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 13th August 2024. The procurement method will follow an open procedure above the threshold, allowing comprehensive participation. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to collaborate with a notable government agency, potentially leading to enhanced growth and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, making it an accessible opportunity for a wide range of legal service providers. Firms with expertise in handling prosecution cases, court proceedings, and providing comprehensive legal support will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The extensive jurisdiction, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond, expands the potential business reach and influence. ## Notice The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), invites proposals for the following requirement that will be met by a multi-supplier contract. The contracts will be subject to the terms of the specification for the Provision of Prosecution and Legal Services, and will be for an initial term of 4 (four) years. DVSA are 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 Examiners and Investigators which may justify prosecution action through the court system. Once a decision has been taken to prosecute, the case papers are passed over to the DVSA Prosecution and Legal Services team ("PLS"), based in Bristol. PLS is responsible for progressing cases through the courts; dealing with all matters including the laying of information, adjournments, conclusion of the case and reporting back to the DVSA Network customer. DVSA has issued this procurement opportunity via the Department for Transport's (DfT) sourcing portal, Jaggaer. To read the ITT documentation, and submit a response or bid, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer, using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com. Please use the link below to find the opportunity or search for 'Prosecution and Legal Services' on the Jaggaer portal. Opportunity - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/26330103019073CEB150 Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register on Jaggaer. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ec25a-eb40-48df-8c52-9890133ce929 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ec25a-eb40-48df-8c52-9890133ce929 - 2 Jul 2024 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ec25a-eb40-48df-8c52-9890133ce929 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ec25a-eb40-48df-8c52-9890133ce929 31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/26330103019073CEB150 - https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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