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Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2026 at 09:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 10:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 14:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 07:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is procuring specialist training services: a Level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification in light and heavy vehicle maintenance and repair for its vehicle examiners. The course is intended to build advanced practical and technical knowledge, including diagnosis and repair of complex vehicle systems, structured fault-finding, use of diagnostic equipment, and understanding of regulatory, legal and safety requirements. Training is to be delivered in blocks using a blended approach, with virtual learning or e-learning where in-person attendance is not essential. Face-to-face sessions take place at the supplier’s premises. The supplier must provide multiple training locations across the UK, preferably in the north and south and close to transport links to limit delegate travel.

The procurement is complete and an award has been made to Skillnet Limited. The award is pending, with contract signature scheduled for 9 November 2026. The awarded value is £436,592 excluding VAT (£523,910.40 including VAT). The contract period is 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2029, with an option to extend for one year, to 15 November 2030. The process used an open procedure. There was one lot, assessed on technical quality (60%), social value (10%) and price per learner (30%). Three bids were received and two reached the final stage. Suppliers had to hold accreditation from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) or City & Guilds to deliver a Level 3 diploma or certificate.

For suppliers considering this requirement when it next comes to market, the award indicates demand for accredited Level 3 vehicle-maintenance training for DVSA vehicle examiners, covering both light and heavy vehicles. A credible provider would need approval from the IMI or City & Guilds, practical expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair, and the capacity to teach advanced diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, electrical systems and emissions controls. The delivery model calls for block-release courses, blended learning and supplier premises suitable for face-to-face sessions. Providers would also need access to multiple UK training locations, ideally in both the north and south and near transport links, so learners can attend without excessive travel. Strong technical delivery and a demonstrable social-value offer are important alongside competitive per-learner pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Notice Description

DVSA is looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver Level 3 Diploma/Qualification in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for approximately 48 delegates in total over the initial contract period. DVSA Vehicle Examiners need to possess advanced technical knowledge gained through extensive hands-on experience and formal qualifications, typically at Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This includes expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex systems such as engines, transmissions, electrical components, and emissions controls. They are trained to apply structured fault-finding methods, use diagnostic equipment, and interpret regulatory standards to assess vehicle compliance. Their understanding of legal and safety requirements enables them to produce accurate technical reports and confidently present evidence in court, supporting enforcement actions with professional, evidence-based assessments. All complete courses must be delivered within a defined two-year period to align with DVSA's overall training process and staff probation timelines. Course modules will be delivered on a block-release basis. The supplier must provide multiple UK training locations, preferably in the north and south, that are conveniently located near transport links to minimise delegate travel. Sessions shall be delivered through a blended learning model that utilises virtual training and/or e-learning where physical attendance is not essential. Where face-to-face training is required, it will take place at the supplier's premises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one year extension for up to 12 months.

Planning Information

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) intend to appoint a supplier to deliver a Level 3 Diploma/Qualification in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for approximately 75 delegates in total over the initial contract period of three years. 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 Tuesday 16 December 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 'Level 3 Diploma/Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair’, ‘pqq_684’ or use the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/10259468019AB6B69970 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-05e7e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099275-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£448,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£448,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£436,592 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
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

Skillnet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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