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Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Jan 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). This procurement primarily falls within the driving-test services category and is valued at £231,100,000. The tendering took place under a selective procurement method using a Competitive Dialogue approach. The contract period starts on 22nd December 2020 and extends until 3rd September 2028, covering delivery across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The procurement was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 21st December 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the driving-test services industry, particularly for firms specialising in driver assessment and training services. Companies capable of offering support in establishing regional test centres or delivering innovative solutions for the FTTS would be well-positioned to seize this opportunity. With an emphasis on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract promotes competition and encourages local stakeholders to participate, thus enhancing their growth prospects within the sector.

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Notice Title

Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport has undertaken a procurement process adopting the Competitive Dialogue procedure (Contract Notice 2019/S 213-523071)for the provision of the Regional Test Centre Networks ("TCN") across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contracts are also for the benefit of the driver and vehicle agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) . The TCN is packaged into three regional Lots, Having completed this competition, DVSA has appointed the successful suppliers for each of the three regional Lots in accordance with the procedures set out in the procurement documents, including the detailed contract award process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a05bd82-6d94-408e-9d67-180b16da450f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80411100 - Driving-test services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£231,100,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,100,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2020 - 3 Sep 2028 Over 5 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
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.gratton@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447824599431

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PEARSON PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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