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

20 Apr 2026 at 08:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 08:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods training". This procurement focuses on delivering online training services in the Education and training sector for Traffic Examiners within the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with interested parties invited to submit their bids by 19 May 2026 at 14:00 BST. The procurement method is an open competition, with a contract period starting on 6 July 2026 and ending on 5 July 2029, potentially extending for one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in online education and compliance training, particularly those with experience in hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods transport. The contract is valued at £65,000, with a gross amount of £78,000, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises who meet the quality criteria, as bids will be evaluated based on 70% quality and 30% price. The training will enhance roadside enforcement capabilities for Traffic Examiners, providing businesses that can deliver high-caliber online training with a notable chance to contribute to vital public service functions. Interested businesses should register on the Department for Transport's sourcing portal to participate in this competition.

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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 online training for up to approximately 180 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035441-2026
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 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
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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