Planning

MOT Inspection Training

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently in the planning stage for procuring services to provide MOT Inspection Training aimed at vehicle examiners. This procurement process is initiated by DVSA, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. The training is set to cater to approximately 60 delegates over a three-year contract period, commencing on 1st July 2026. The first step involves a Request for Information (RFI), with the deadline for response submission being Thursday, 2nd April 2026, at 14:00. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions via the Department for Transport's eSourcing portal, Jaggaer, by Tuesday, 31st March 2026, 14:00. The project falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a budget of £35,000 intended for this service procurement.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses specialising in educational and vocational training the chance to partner with a significant public sector body, providing ongoing MOT inspection training crucial for DVSA's regulatory responsibilities. Ideal candidates are those experienced in delivering technical or compliance-centric training, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently handle a series of training courses across the contract duration. Given that the contract allows for renewal, there's potential for extended collaboration, thus furnishing long-term business growth opportunities. Suppliers are expected to navigate DVSA's eSourcing portals adeptly and meet specific registration requirements such as possessing a DUNS number. Successful engagement could position businesses to support DVSA in maintaining high standards in vehicle inspection and safety regulations across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOT Inspection Training

Notice Description

DVSA has an as an ongoing requirement to provide MOT inspection Training for Vehicle Examiners (VE) to carry out MOT enforcement activities effectively. Vehicle Examiners (VE) are required to conduct assessments on the standards of MOT testers and re-examine vehicles which have previously been tested to confirm the standard of inspections are satisfactory. The expectation is to deliver training for up to approximately 60 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period. DVSA anticipates there will be approximately 20 delegates per year for training therefore, 2 courses of 10 delegates per year.

Planning Information

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver MOT Inspection training to approximately 60 delegates over an initial 3-year contract period. 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 2 April 2026 14:00 If you have any questions, raise them via DfT’s eSourcing portal, Jaggaer by Tuesday 31 March 2026 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 'MOT Inpection Training’, ‘pqq_733’ or use the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/58964065019D0619AE93 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-066f1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025254-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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