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T3 Procurement Specialist Review

DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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21 Oct 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "T3 Procurement Specialist Review" was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the United Kingdom. This process, classified under the industry category of procurement consultancy services, involved the provision of support to the Theory Test re-procurement project. The contract reached the award stage and was executed under a limited procurement method, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement, described as "an extension to the Provision of support to the Theory Test re-procurement project," falls outside the scope of a typical directive and was completed with the contract being signed on 13th October 2025. The procurement took place within the UK and was governed by legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This opportunity primarily catered to businesses specializing in procurement consultancy services, as it involved substantial expertise in managing and reviewing procurement processes. Large consulting firms, such as PA Consulting Services Ltd, which ultimately secured the contract worth £1,500,000, would find similar opportunities attractive, especially those capable of offering specialised consultancy support for government projects. The nature of the procurement method suggests an advantage for businesses that were already part of an established framework or those holding prior engagements with the awarding body. Such tenders offer significant growth potential for consultancy firms looking to strengthen their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

T3 Procurement Specialist Review

Notice Description

This is an extension to the Provision of support to the Theory Test re-procurement project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support to the Theory Test re-procurement project

Procurement Information

This is a call-off from a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067125-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months 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 & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DVSA
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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