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Theory Test Assessment Platform

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Theory Test Assessment Platform. The procurement process, conducted through a direct method as a Single Tender Action (below threshold), has now reached the completion stage. This contract, valued at £26,000,000, spans the 'services' industry category and covers a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period ended on 15th July 2025, and the contract will be active from 6th September 2025 to 5th September 2028. The successful supplier for this project is Pearson Professional Assessments Ltd (Pearson Vue).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Theory Test Assessment Platform

Notice Description

Provision of the Theory Test Assessment Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55f7c4a6-9d1a-460a-a299-607bb06ff91a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966c8328-fa55-4ec7-a250-64c42d435706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS LTD (PEARSON VUE

Further Information

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