Award

Training and Testing audit services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Award

16 Jan 2025 at 14:26

Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed its procurement process for a significant contract titled "Training and Testing Audit Services", falling under the auditing services category. This contract, awarded on 15 December 2024, marks the culmination of an open procedure tender process aimed at providing comprehensive auditing services across various training accreditation schemes in the UK. The service provider, COMPETENCE ASSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD, based in London, was selected as the supplier. The services involved cover Driver CPC, Taxi Driver training, Drink Drive Rehabilitation, and Dangerous Goods Driver Training, all scheduled for auditing starting 31 May 2024. The contract value upon awarding was £1,859,902, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, thereby providing flexibility to accommodate evolving service requirements.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in training and accreditation services. With a substantial contract value and the chance for extensions, it presents a lucrative venture for businesses capable of delivering high-quality audit services in line with DVSA standards. Companies with expertise in driving and transportation-related training audits, who can navigate the complexities of UK public procurement processes, are particularly well-suited to compete. Collaborating with DVSA not only promises growth but also positions firms as key players in maintaining and improving standards across crucial training programmes. The geographical focus within the UK expands opportunities for regional businesses aiming to establish a robust portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Training and Testing audit services

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Amendment - Contract Value DVSA is also responsible for the approval and audit services of training accreditation across numerous schemes including: * Driver CPC periodic training (DCPC) * Taxi Driver periodic training (TDPT in Northern Ireland only) * Drink Drive Rehabilitation (DDR) * Dangerous Goods Driver Training (DGDT)

Options: An option to extend for one (1) year plus an additional one (1) year

Renewal: As above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,897,324 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)
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

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