Tender

Future Theory Test Service: Test Engine and Test Content Management

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Nov 2019 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2019 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), operating on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport, is seeking a supplier for the Future Theory Test Service, specifically for the Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) system. This procurement is categorised under driving-test services and is set in the East Midlands, with the tender currently at the planning stage. The deadline for submission of responses is extended to 10:00 on 4th December 2019. The contract period will start on 1st May 2020 and run until 3rd September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in educational technologies and testing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive. Companies capable of providing robust software solutions for test content management and engine delivery would find this contract particularly well-suited for their capabilities, potentially expanding their market reach across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Theory Test Service: Test Engine and Test Content Management

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 02 December 2019 Time: 12:00 Read New: 04 December 2019 Time: 10:00 Other additional information: The SQ response deadline has been extended to 10:00 am Wednesday 4th December 2019. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, is acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport to appoint a supplier for the provision of a Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) system across Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is also for the benefit of the Driver & Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) ("DVA") where indicated. The TETCM system will provide software to enable development (test content management) and delivery (test engine) of test content by DVSA. This system will enable DVSA to author and manage the test content which will be used by regional test centres (the 'TCN' providers) and in-house theory test centres (other partners) to deliver the tests to candidates across the UK and Northern Ireland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00f40978-d365-4536-b729-b362d29553c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da55556-873f-48fb-b942-cdb3a78b7325
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80411100 - Driving-test services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 3 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6LP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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