Tender

Provision of Advanced Driver Training ROSPA

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking accredited providers for advanced driver training services, specifically targeting the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) training. This public procurement falls within the central government sector and is categorised under Training services. The tender process is currently active, having commenced in December 2025. Interested parties have until 16th January 2026 to submit their bids, while enquiries can be made until 6th January 2026. The procurement method is described as an open competition below threshold, facilitating broad participation. The awarded contract is set to run from February 2026 to February 2029. The DVLA's headquarters are located in Morriston, United Kingdom, and the process necessitates registration on the Jaggaer sourcing portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for training providers, particularly those offering driver training and certification that enhances road skills and confidence. Businesses specialising in one-on-one or group driver training sessions would find this contract advantageous. The requirement for SME suitability indicates the tender's inclusivity, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete. To be successful, companies should be adept at fulfilling the completion criteria outlined in the ITT pack, focusing on quality and price evaluation. This contract could bolster a business’s portfolio by associating with a reputable government agency and contributing to public safety measures, thereby amplifying its market presence and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advanced Driver Training ROSPA

Notice Description

Provision of Advanced Driver Training ROSPA DVLA require the services of an accredited training provider that offers a range of Advanced Driver training and certification products to support DVLA drivers' skills and confidence on the road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083815-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 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 LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Jardine Davies
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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