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title: "Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)"
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# Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)

Buyer: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-453fc2fa-d08c-43e5-b8b2-e05ccf60aa25

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## Summary

The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). This procurement primarily falls within the driving-test services category and is valued at £231,100,000. The tendering took place under a selective procurement method using a Competitive Dialogue approach. The contract period starts on 22nd December 2020 and extends until 3rd September 2028, covering delivery across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The procurement was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 21st December 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the driving-test services industry, particularly for firms specialising in driver assessment and training services. Companies capable of offering support in establishing regional test centres or delivering innovative solutions for the FTTS would be well-positioned to seize this opportunity. With an emphasis on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract promotes competition and encourages local stakeholders to participate, thus enhancing their growth prospects within the sector.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport has undertaken a procurement process adopting the Competitive Dialogue procedure (Contract Notice 2019/S 213-523071)for the provision of the Regional Test Centre Networks ("TCN") across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contracts are also for the benefit of the driver and vehicle agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) . The TCN is packaged into three regional Lots, Having completed this competition, DVSA has appointed the successful suppliers for each of the three regional Lots in accordance with the procedures set out in the procurement documents, including the detailed contract award process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a05bd82-6d94-408e-9d67-180b16da450f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 3 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS; REED IN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411100 - Driving-test services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a05bd82-6d94-408e-9d67-180b16da450f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a05bd82-6d94-408e-9d67-180b16da450f
  23rd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=559281778
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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