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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 DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cf4a556-88ac-4f2c-ad81-c838fd7cd9ea

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, focusing on the "Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)" with an estimated value of £231.1 million. This project involves the establishment of Regional Test Centre Networks across Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has progressed through the Competitive Dialogue procurement method. The contract was awarded on 21 December 2020, following the completion of the tender period which ended the same day. The contract period is set to commence on 22 December 2020 and will last until 3 September 2028.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in driving-test services or related educational sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to compete for these contracts, given the emphasis on inclusivity within the tender process. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing large-scale test centre operations or who have capabilities in educational service delivery will be strong contenders in this marketplace, aligning their offerings with the DVSA's requirements.

## 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. Additional information: This is a duplicate Contract Award Notice. The original can be viewed via the link provided above and Contract Award Notice 2021/S 016-037838. This duplicate Contract Award Notice is published to facilitate publication of the redacted contract documents for Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN) Lots 1, 2 and 3 / Regions A, B and C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3839c8ee-cede-4ed9-9eb6-5d9d54472828 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 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 DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| 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

- 18 Jun 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3839c8ee-cede-4ed9-9eb6-5d9d54472828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3839c8ee-cede-4ed9-9eb6-5d9d54472828
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