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title: "Prosecution and Legal Services"
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# Prosecution and Legal Services

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7ecf667-ee54-461a-9c40-65e2ee1c6d93

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) based in Bristol, has completed the awarding stage for a multi-supplier contract titled "Prosecution and Legal Services" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code: 79100000). This procurement, valued at £4,000,000, uses an open procedure method, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028. The service delivery will span various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The award notice was published on 15th April 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 13th August 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the legal services sector, especially those specialising in prosecution and legal support. Given the scope of enforcement functions and legal proceedings managed by the DVSA, businesses with expertise in handling court cases, adjournments, and legal reporting will find this contract highly beneficial. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited, as the procurement is designed to support their participation, allowing for a diverse range of suppliers such as ABR Solicitors Limited, Hugh James, CE Transport Law, and others to contribute to the DVSA’s legal needs. The multi-year aspect of the contract offers stable and sustainable business growth over the four-year term.

## Notice

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), has awarded a multi-supplier contract for the following requirement. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10028f3-7d18-42f2-b146-6ad6e7cace0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ABR SOLICITORS; CE TRANSPORT LAW; DAC BEACHCROFT; HINE & CO SOLICITORS; HUGH JAMES; ROTHERA BRAY; STEPHEN THOMAS LAW; WOODFINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10028f3-7d18-42f2-b146-6ad6e7cace0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10028f3-7d18-42f2-b146-6ad6e7cace0f
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
  Contract Awards

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