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Notice Summary |
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Title: | Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | DVSA |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is 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 Enforcement Officers that may justify prosecution action through the court system. The DVSA requires specialist legal services to prosecute these cases on its behalf. In addition to this, the DVSA undertakes Special Investigations that require specialist legal support, these are larger and more complex than the case-work described above. The DVSA’s requirement is for the provision of specialist legal resource who possess an appropriate depth of knowledge of the relevant court procedures and legislation as detailed in the Framework Specification. |
Published: | 31/07/2019 06:49 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Berkeley House
Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, United Kingdom
Email: tom.mitchell@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact: Tom Mitchell
Main Address: www.gov.uk/dvsa
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Legal-advisory-and-representation-services./TT72793D67
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Training-services./5AQXB9BG6G to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services
Reference Number: K28/002/0696
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is 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 Enforcement Officers that may justify prosecution action through the court system.
The DVSA requires specialist legal services to prosecute these cases on its behalf.
In addition to this, the DVSA undertakes Special Investigations that require specialist legal support, these are larger and more complex than the case-work described above.
The DVSA’s requirement is for the provision of specialist legal resource who possess an appropriate depth of knowledge of the relevant court procedures and legislation as detailed in the Framework Specification.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: The procurement process is detailed in the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XAN265H5XG
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Legal professionals as detailed in the Framework Specification.
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed in the Framework Agreement and Schedules.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 17/09/2019 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 17/09/2019
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Legal-advisory-and-representation-services./TT72793D67
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TT72793D67
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
DVSA
Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, United Kingdom
Email: tom.mitchell@dvsa.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 31/07/2019
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Berkeley House
Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7767238516, Email: tom.mitchell@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact: Tom Mitchell
Main Address: www.gov.uk/dvsa
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Driver and Vehicle Standards
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Framework Agreement for the provision of Prosecution and Legal Services
Reference number: K28/002/0696
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is 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 Enforcement Officers that may justify prosecution action through the court system.
The DVSA requires specialist legal services to prosecute these cases on its behalf.
In addition to this, the DVSA undertakes Special Investigations that require specialist legal support, these are larger and more complex than the case-work described above.
The DVSA’s requirement is for the provision of specialist legal resource who possess an appropriate depth of knowledge of the relevant court procedures and legislation as detailed in the Framework Specification.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 4,000,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The procurement process is detailed in the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XAN265H5XG
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2019/S 147-362129
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
ABR Solicitors
Britannia Chambers 4 Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE42
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.2)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
CE Transport Law
5 Willow Lane, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1FG, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.3)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
EQ Solicitors
67 High Street, Rhymney, Tredegar, Caerphilly, NP22 5LP, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKL2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.4)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Eversheds LLP
Central Square South, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3XX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKC2
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.5)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Hine & Co.
400 the Spa, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.6)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Hugh James
Two Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKL22
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.7)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Hunt & Coombs LLP
35 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AG, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.8)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Oracle Solicitors
Aviation House, Holborn, London, WC2B 6NH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.9)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Rothera Sharp
2 Kayes Walk, Off Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1PZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.10)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Stephen Thomas Law
8 Grassmere, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5QP, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.11)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Tuckers Solicitors LLP
39 Warren Street, London, W1T 6AF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.12)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Woodfines LLP
Silbury Court, 352 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2AF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=447472224
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
DVSA
Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, United Kingdom
Email: tom.mitchell@dvsa.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/11/2019