Planning

T3 - Test Assessment Platform (TTAP)

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority in the UK. The procurement is for the "T3 - Test Assessment Platform (TTAP)" and is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in Bristol, this project aims to ensure the continuity of the Theory Test service, beyond the expiration of existing contractual arrangements. Key dates include a future notice planned for 1st April 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 6th September 2028 and possibly extending until 5th September 2035. The process will address changes driven by technological advancements and social trends, with an estimated value of up to £45,600,000 GBP.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with a significant government project that supports a statutory component of driver licensing in the UK. Companies that are adaptable to evolving technological needs and can provide innovative solutions will find themselves particularly well-positioned. The procurement process fosters participation from SMEs and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), offering a broad range of businesses the chance to contribute to a high-profile national project. Such involvement can bolster a firm's experience and credentials in the public sector, paving the way for further governmental opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T3 - Test Assessment Platform (TTAP)

Notice Description

Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this. The DVSA seeks to secure continuity of service for the statutory Theory Test beyond the expiration of current Test Centre Network (TCN) and Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) agreement. As a statutory obligation, the Theory Test is a crucial component of driver licence acquisition in the UK. The DVSA aims to leverage the opportunity to develop a service that can flexibly pivot and innovate in response and in advance of technological and social changes. The Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) was previously referred to as the Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) service. Values and contract durations included in this notice are based on current contractual arrangements and are only indicative of potential future values and durations, and will be subject to change as informed by business requirements and market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026475-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2028 - 5 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Theory Test Category Team
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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