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

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN) Modification, led by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency as the procurement agent for the Department for Transport, encompasses driving-test services across the UK. This contract involves a significant increase in financial value, rising from £231,100,000 to £346,650,000, to accommodate unforeseen demand post-Covid-19. The procurement adopts a Competitive Dialogue procedure and covers regional Lots A, B, and C, serving both Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with an expiry set for September 2028. The current status of the procurement stage is the modification phase of the existing contract, with Pearson Professional Assessments Limited and Reed in Partnership Ltd appointed as suppliers. The contract, originally signed on 22nd November 2024, will continue under existing terms and regulations, with exceptions only for the updated financials.

This tender opportunity promises significant growth potential for businesses involved in driving-test services, particularly those capable of scaling operations in response to increased demand. Large-scale service providers like Pearson Professional Assessments Limited and Reed in Partnership Ltd exemplify the type of enterprises well-qualified to meet the rigorous demands outlined. As the DVSA prepares for further competitive procurement activities in 2026, businesses that are innovative and possess the capacity to adapt to regulatory changes and market demands will be favourably positioned. The contract modification process reflects a proactive approach to maintaining uninterrupted statutory service delivery, presenting a stable and lucrative opportunity for robust business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 TCN is packaged into three regional Lots: Region A, Region B, and Region C. The Region A contract specifically includes provisions for the Driver and Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure). Having completed this competition DVSA 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. In order to prepare the TCN Contracts for the remainder of the contract term (expiry September 2028) the financial value of the TCN Contracts will need to be increased. This notice relates to a Modification of the TCN Contracts in accordance with Regulation 72 (1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Modification being an increase in total financial contract value of PS115,550,000 (from PS231,100,000 to PS346,650,000)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023494-2025
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£346,650,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 1AY
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
Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Pearson Professional Assessments Limited

Reed in Partnership Ltd

Further Information

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