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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Driving Simulation Tool

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b99183ba-806b-464b-a5ca-f330d1105bd2

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the procurement process for developing a Driving Simulation Tool, classified under the CPV code 34151000 (Driving simulators). The awarded contract, worth £115,000, was granted to CGA Simulation Limited with the planning and tender stages completed. The contract runs from 15 July 2024 to 14 July 2025. The initiative aims to develop a prototype driving simulator to aid in training Driving Examiners, potentially addressing recruitment and retention challenges by reducing the time spent away from home. The open procurement method was utilised, following an open procedure below the threshold with a tender period ending on 16 February 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given the procurement's openness to smaller enterprises. Businesses specialising in simulation technology, software development, and driver training services are well-suited to compete. Successful involvement in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating the ability to fulfil government contracts and innovate in public sector training solutions. The project also offers a chance to establish a long-term relationship with DVSA, paving the way for future contracts within the public transportation and safety sectors.

## Notice

Driving tests are conducted by DVSA trained Driving Examiners in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations. The object of the test is to ensure that the candidate is well grounded in the basic principles of safe driving and is sufficiently practised in them to be able to show, at the time of the test, that they are a competent and considerate driver and are not a source of danger to themselves or to other road users. A Driving Examiner needs to conduct the practical driving test and assess the level of driving displayed by the learner driver, ensuring they reach the required standard and accurately complete test reports. Following successful recruitment of the Driving Examiner, a residential training course is held face to face in one of 10 locations across the country. The course lasts approximately 6 weeks with classroom elements and in-car exercises on public roads. The in-car exercises are designed to support the New Entrant Driving Examiner in conducting a practical driving test in line with the regulations. At the end of the course there is an exam for the Driving Examiner which is either pass or fail. Failure to pass the exam may result in termination of employment. Analysis has shown that there are barriers in recruiting, training, and retaining Driving Examiners with factors such as prolonged periods away from their family and the pressure of an intensive pass/fail exam being discussed. A driving test simulator may create an opportunity to reduce the time New Entrant Driving Examiners spend away from their home. This may aid our internal Driving Examiner training as a driving simulator can be run in different locations instead of the 10 current driver training centres. It is believed that a driving simulator will be able to assist in testing the abilities of New Entrant Driving Examiners as practical elements of the course could be done in a simulated, no risk environment. A prototype needs to be built first, so Learning & Development can assess its suitability as an internal training tool and whether there are other potential uses for it within DVSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab5b1e1-299c-4c9c-8b6b-25c4c6759d13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGA SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34151000 - Driving simulators

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab5b1e1-299c-4c9c-8b6b-25c4c6759d13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab5b1e1-299c-4c9c-8b6b-25c4c6759d13
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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