Planning

T3 - Digital Support Services (DSS)

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority, is initiating a procurement process for its T3 - Digital Support Services (DSS) under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in Bristol, UK, the DVSA seeks to enhance the performance, efficiency, and scalability of the statutory Theory Test through digital support services. The procurement process is currently at the Planning stage with a pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025. While this notice is not a call for competition, further notices may be published in the future. The planned contract period is from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2029, with possibilities for renewal, and interested parties should expect a future notice on 1st April 2026. The estimated gross contractual value is £42 million with a net value of £35 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in IT consulting, software development, and digital process integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this project, given the criteria outlined for the lot. Engaging in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector digital services space. Participation in the tendering process will not only open new avenues for collaboration with a major government agency but also allow businesses to contribute to the effective digital transformation of public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T3 - Digital Support Services (DSS)

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 arrangements and requires Digital Support Services (DSS) which include automation, coordination, integration and management of digital processes and services to enhance the Theory Test's performance, efficiency, and scalability. 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-052310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026496-2025
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
£35,000,000 £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
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 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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