Tender

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

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

03 Nov 2019 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Transport is conducting a competitive dialogue tender for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). This procurement process, classified under 'Driving-test services', involves appointing three suppliers to provide regional TCN services across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 10 December 2019. The contract period commences on 3 December 2020 and extends until 3 September 2028, with services to be delivered across various locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery within the education and transport sectors, particularly those that can offer equipped Test Centre locations and trained invigilators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they are identified as suitable participants in this procurement process. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to test delivery and a commitment to maintaining high standards will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Information

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, is acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport to appoint three Suppliers for the provision of regional Test Centre Network (TCN) Services across Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is also for the benefit of the Driver & Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) ("DVA") where indicated. The TCN Service includes the provision of Test Centre estate, within which the Theory Test is taken; trained invigilators to administer test delivery and maintain the integrity of the test; and appropriate technology hardware through which to deliver the test. The TCN is packaged into three regional Lots of broadly equivalent volumes based on Government Office Region geographies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f865351d-be13-4110-8a87-54441d86c593
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f333107-004e-4125-9412-92f46611834c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
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
3 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2020 - 3 Sep 2028 Over 5 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 SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT
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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