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Temporary Driving Examiners as a Service

DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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13 Aug 2021 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) is initiating a tender titled "Temporary Driving Examiners as a Service," which seeks to procure recruitment services to enhance the supply of practical driving tests (Category B) for the public. This procurement process is classified under the services industry and follows an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £5.6 million. The tender period concludes on 13th September 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 4th October 2021 and run until 29th September 2023. Delivery addresses span across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in providing qualified driving assessors. Companies that can offer flexible staffing solutions to meet fluctuating demand in driving exams could find this contract advantageous, especially in light of the backlog caused by the Covid pandemic. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the potential for sustained growth in a sector impacted by recent demand fluctuations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Driving Examiners as a Service

Notice Description

DVSA is looking to procure the services for the temporary supply of suitably qualified resource through which we can flexibly increase the supply of car practical driving tests (i.e. Category B tests) available to the public. Over the last 12 months the Covid pandemic has periodically forced the suspension of routine practical driving tests, causing a back log. In response, this procurement will result in a contract for the flexible supply of Experienced Driving Assessors. This will allow DVSA to increase the volume of examiner resource in response to this current demand and provide the flexibility to respond to peaks and troughs thereafter. The opportunity 'Temporary Driving Examiner as a Service' on DfT's Sourcing Portal. The DfT's Sourcing Portal can be accessed at: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com" Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. 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. Additional information: Additional information and attachments can be found on the Jaggaer portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d5183d4-d32c-4182-93b4-0057c0db58e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8adb72-ae16-4665-b742-cdcab23acc88
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 1-2 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
DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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