Provision of Driving Assessment services for Customers domiciled in Scotland

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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18 Jun 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Driving Assessment services for Customers domiciled in Scotland" has been completed. The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, acted as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under Health and Social Work services (CPV 85000000), specifically addresses medical-related driving assessments in the Edinburgh region of Scotland. The tender process involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2028, with a total value of £120,000. The award was made to the Lothian Health Board, and the announcement was published on 18th June 2026, with the award itself dated 29th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are identified as suitable participants. Given the procurement's focus on driving assessments related to medical conditions, companies with expertise in health evaluations and transportation safety could greatly benefit. This contract enables the leveraging of specialised healthcare services within the specific geography of Edinburgh, fostering business growth through reliability and capability in delivering essential public services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Driving Assessment services for Customers domiciled in Scotland

Notice Description

Independent examination and driving assessment required for medical related conditions to assist the Secretary of State's decision to grant or revoke a licence specifically, for customers domiciled in the Edinburgh region of Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6074e3-6815-4b03-b9aa-e3c5558b87a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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