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

The Secretary of State for Transport

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20 Jan 2021 at 18:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, has concluded a procurement process for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). The process, which adopted a competitive dialogue method, included three regional lots across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The contracts for these lots, scoped for driving-test services, have been awarded with a total estimated value of approximately £197.6 million. Key dates include the expiry of the current theory test contracts on 3rd September 2021, with the new TCN services effective from 4th September 2021. The procurement stage is now complete, with contracts already signed for each region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in driving-test services, technology design, software development, and facilities management. Companies with capabilities in booking and scheduling system software, as well as those providing educational services or real estate facilities, will find suitable pathways to engage with the DVSA's needs. The awarded suppliers, Reed in Partnership Ltd and Pearson Professional Assessments Limited, highlight the potential for subcontracting opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of delivering innovative technology solutions and support services tailored for public sector contracts.

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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, 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.

Lot Information

Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 1 is PS73,600,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 2 is PS90,000,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for : Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London Lot No:3. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 3 is PS67,500,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001198-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

70100000 - Real estate services with own property

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

75100000 - Administration services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

80000000 - Education and training services

80411000 - Driving-school services

80411100 - Driving-test services

80420000 - E-learning services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80500000 - Training services

80520000 - Training facilities

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Reed in Partnership Ltd

Further Information

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