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Connected Vehicle - Investigation Colleague Upskilling

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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07 Nov 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Connected Vehicle – Investigation Colleague Upskilling," falls under the services category, specifically staff training services. This tender follows a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition, with TRL Limited awarded the contract. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 6th November 2025 to 31st May 2026, having been signed on 5th November 2025. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis identified in UK legislation 2023/54.

For businesses, this tender represents a significant opportunity to engage in upskilling initiatives related to connected vehicle data, offering avenues for growth within the vehicle standards and regulatory training sectors. SMEs specialising in technical training and automotive data analysis are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, provided they offer specialised expertise in connected vehicle technologies. Businesses can leverage government contracts in this niche to expand their market presence and reinforce their reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Connected Vehicle - Investigation Colleague Upskilling

Notice Description

This requirement is for a one day classroom and scenario based training to upskill up to 6 members on the CAMS team to mitigate this risk around connected vehicle data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071875-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,088 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Katie Leyshon-Breeze
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

TRL

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