Tender

Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is actively seeking suppliers for an open procurement tender titled "Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training." This procurement is aimed at delivering specialised training services for Traffic Examiners to ensure effective roadside enforcement activities. The contract, valued at £79,000 excluding VAT, will run initially for three years starting 1st April 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd February 2026. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to participate in this open competition facilitated through the Department for Transport's sourcing portal, Jaggaer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with expertise in hazardous materials handling and transport compliance. SMEs may find this contract desirable due to its focus on specialised training services and the ongoing need for annual refresher courses. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality, compliance-driven training programmes will be well-suited to meet the DVSA's requirements and contribute to enhancing public safety standards. Additionally, engagement in this procurement could lead to increased visibility and potential future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training

Notice Description

DVSA has an ongoing requirement for training in the appropriate legislation relating to the Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods by Road. The training is for Traffic Examiners to carry out roadside enforcement activities effectively. The training will allow Traffic Examiners to perform to the required standard on behalf of both the 'Dangerous Goods Division & The 'Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate' of the Department for Transport. The expectation is to deliver training for up to approximately 90 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period, plus one refresher course per year for existing Traffic Examiners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend the contract for twelve months.

Planning Information

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver the Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods by roadside training to approximately 90 delegates over an initial 3-year contract period plus 3 refresher courses per year for existing Traffic Examiners. We have published a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of the RFI is to gather information and feedback from the market via a Supplier Questionnaire prior to publishing a future tender. Please respond to the questions in the Suppliers Questionnaire section and submit your responses via DfT’s eSourcing portal, Jaggaer by Thursday 27 November 2025 14:00 If you have any questions, raise them via DfT’s eSourcing portal, Jaggaer by Wednesday 26 November 2025 14:00. To read the RFI documentation, and submit a response, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer, using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com You will then need to search for the opportunity 'Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods Training’, ‘pqq_678’ or use the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/00347574019A6E6C446F Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register on Jaggaer. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000514-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DVSA Commercial
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

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