---
title: "Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Legal Advice

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for this project titled "Legal Advice" was orchestrated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, below the threshold and without competition, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been extended and is now set to end on 31 December 2026 due to outstanding work. The service, which involves legal services classified under CPV code 79100000, has been awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, a large-scale supplier located in Nottingham. The contract was initially active from 19 August 2025, with the latest update published on 19 January 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, providing a role supporting a central government function which can lead to further openings in public sector contracting. Businesses with expertise in legal consultancy, especially those capable of offering comprehensive legal advice, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders within the government sector. This procurement, although specifically awarded through a direct method, showcases the ongoing demand for niche legal expertise and effectively positions suppliers in the broader marketplace for government-related projects.

## Notice

This is a direct award for legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004322-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:47 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004322-2026
- 19 Aug 2025 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049880-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004322-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049880-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa
- https://www.brownejacobson.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058aa4.json.