Award

Training and Testing Audit Services

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 14:51

Award Notice
Award

16 Jan 2025 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) launched an open procurement for "Training and Testing Audit Services" within the auditing services category, encompassing regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and additional territories. The procurement process commenced with the tender publication on 4th April 2024, stipulating a bidding deadline for 7th May 2024. The tender reached its award stage on 16th December 2024, with active contracts established running from 19th December 2024 till 15th December 2026. The procedure utilises an open procurement method, highlighting a substantial contract value set at £1,859,902 GBP, aligning with opportunities for SMEs due to their suitability for these services.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for firms within auditing and accounting services. The substantial contract size indicates potential opportunities in scaling existing services or enhancing operational capabilities among eligible SMEs. Companies equipped with proficient auditing expertise, a global operational scope, and those registered with DfT's Jaggaer portal, can effectively leverage this contract for expanding their market presence in both domestic and international regions, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. Businesses are encouraged to consider the strategic advantages of aligning with DVSA's operational requirements to maximise growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training and Testing Audit Services

Notice Description

Amendment - Contract Value Contract award notice for Training and Testing Audit Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85718a7b-8259-4783-98b4-e1bf5dc7c0bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afde592d-35c7-42ac-9eab-16e2d0c20235
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,859,902 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,859,902 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPETENCE ASSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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