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Training and Testing Audit Services Reprocurement

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 11:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 14:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is preparing to re-procure its Training and Testing Audit Services, with an estimated value of £4,327,547.95 (gross). This project involves auditing various training and examination centres across the UK in association with the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Health & Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI), and the Welsh Government. The procurement is initially at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) deadline set for 21st August 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure and targets the services industry, specifically focusing on auditing services. The new contract is expected to commence on 16th December 2026, following the expiration of the current contract on 15th December 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs skilled in auditing services across the transport and safety sectors. Firms with expertise in meeting regulatory requirements for training and safety standards in the UK would find this contract particularly suitable. Since the procurement is structured to potentially encompass a maximum contract period until December 2030, this opportunity offers a long-term engagement, allowing businesses to establish and expand their presence in public sector auditing. Given the scale and scope, companies with robust capabilities in handling multiple government contracts and compliance-driven projects will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training and Testing Audit Services Reprocurement

Notice Description

DVSA is requesting information from potential suppliers to help shape our approach to re-procuring our Training and Testing Audit Services requirement. DVSA's current Training and Testing Audit Services contract is due to expire on 15 December 2026. This opportunity is to replace the current contract. This requirement covers the auditing of centres, courses, and examinations across the UK on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), the Health & Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI), and the Welsh Government. The audits relate to Driver CPC periodic training (Driver CPC), Taxi Driver Periodic Training (TDPT, in Northern Ireland only), Drink Drive Rehabilitation (DDR), and Dangerous Goods Driver Training (DGDT), ensuring that these programmes and assessments are delivered in accordance with the relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

Planning Information

DVSA has issued this Request for Information via the Department for Transport’s (DfT) eSourcing portal, Jaggaer. To submit your response, search for the opportunity 'Training and Testing Audit Services Procurement - RFI' on DfT's eSourcing Portal To access the Portal: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com For technical issues with registration, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: • Phone: 0800 069 8630 • Email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Note: You will need a DUNS number (Dun & Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number, you can search for it here: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, please follow the guidance provided on how to acquire one.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073119-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,606,289 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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