Planning

Driving Simulation Tool

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

10 Jul 2023 at 13:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is planning a procurement process for a "Driving Simulation Tool" that aims to replicate a practical in-car driving test to support new entrant driver examiner training. The engagement end date for this tender is 21st July 2023. The DVSA is looking for suppliers experienced in developing driving simulator solutions to participate in a pre-market engagement event. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender for the "Driving Simulation Tool" by DVSA presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in driving simulators and industry-specific software packages to engage with a potential future procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in simulator development can benefit from participating in this tender process. The DVSA aims to utilise the simulation tool to enhance training processes and expand testing capabilities beyond current locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driving Simulation Tool

Notice Description

DVSA - Pre-Market Engagement Event - Driving Simulation Tool - Tuesday 25th July 2023 14.00 - 15.30 ***This advert is for market engagement only - this is not a procurement at this stage*** The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) would like to invite you to join a pre-market engagement event for an exciting, innovative requirement, "A Driving Simulation Tool" on Tuesday the 25th of July, from 14.00 to 15.30. The requirement: A prototype for a driving simulator that will replicate a practical in-car driving test to support new entrant driver examiner training. Background to the Requirement: Currently, an assessment drive takes place as part of the recruitment process, this is to understand if the driving ability of the trainee driving examiner meets the DVSA's high standard. The course lasts approximately 6 weeks with practical and classroom elements. It is hoped that a driving simulator will be able to assist in testing the abilities of the trainee driving examiners in a no risk environment. This will aid training as a simulated test can run in different locations instead of the 10 current driver training centres. The event is aimed at: - Suppliers with experience of developing driving simulator solutions. The event does not form part of a formal procurement but will inform the formal tender in due course. Registration details: To confirm your attendance, please email dstcommercial@dvsa.gov.uk, including the reference K280022081 in the subject line before 12:00 on Friday 21st July. Please provide details of a maximum of two attendees. Attendance will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Further documentation and a link to the Teams call will be sent before the event. In order to ensure anonymity for any commercially sensitive questions, we will be using Slido to facilitate Q&A. There will be a 1-week clarification period after the event to provide an opportunity to give feedback or ask questions. The responses to all questions will be shared with everyone. Please note that the DVSA reserves the right not to run a procurement. The approach may change and will be fully outlined within any published procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b49f01-b00e-42d8-96bb-76de3eda8198
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

34151000 - Driving simulators

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Contact Email
dstcommercial@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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