Tender

Developing innovative new Services for the Future Driving Theory Test Service

THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

18 Jan 2018 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has initiated a tender process titled "Developing innovative new Services for the Future Driving Theory Test Service." This procurement, classified under driving-test services, is primarily aimed at enhancing the delivery of the Future Driving Theory Test Service, with the current contract set to expire in 2020. The tender is active and will end on 2nd March 2020. Successful bidders will be required to provide various services, including test venues, online proctoring, and customer contact centre services, with operations expected to span various locations, including the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technology and logistics related to educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DVSA seeks to engage a range of experienced providers to foster innovation in service delivery. Companies with expertise in test administration, customer support, and online service provision may find this contract especially suitable for growth and development in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing innovative new Services for the Future Driving Theory Test Service

Notice Description

DVSA want to engage a range of providers to think innovatively about, and to shape, the delivery of the Future Driving Theory Test Service. The current contract is due to expire in 2020. In advance of 2020 we want to engage with any experienced provider, at any scale, who can help to shape the delivery of service components of the future Driving Theory Test Service, including the provision of: 1. Fixed estate from which to deliver the theory test (locally, regionally or nationally) 2. Flexible estate from which to deliver the theory test (e.g. from your existing office space or pop-up style locations locally, regionally or nationally) 3. Theory test invigilators to deliver the test (locally, regionally or nationally) 4. Online proctoring/invigilation services 5. Booking and scheduling services 6. Test engine services 7. Content management services 8. Customer contact centre services 9. Data storage and MI reporting services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33764263-bcec-4862-97e9-1afad619ac0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f569619-5d73-4595-850f-6a3ea4ddc091
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
18 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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