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title: "Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)"
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buyer: "THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-11-03"
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# Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)

Buyer: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f865351d-be13-4110-8a87-54441d86c593

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Transport is conducting a competitive dialogue tender for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). This procurement process, classified under 'Driving-test services', involves appointing three suppliers to provide regional TCN services across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 10 December 2019. The contract period commences on 3 December 2020 and extends until 3 September 2028, with services to be delivered across various locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery within the education and transport sectors, particularly those that can offer equipped Test Centre locations and trained invigilators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they are identified as suitable participants in this procurement process. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to test delivery and a commitment to maintaining high standards will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, is acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport to appoint three Suppliers for the provision of regional Test Centre Network (TCN) Services across Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is also for the benefit of the Driver & Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) ("DVA") where indicated. The TCN Service includes the provision of Test Centre estate, within which the Theory Test is taken; trained invigilators to administer test delivery and maintain the integrity of the test; and appropriate technology hardware through which to deliver the test. The TCN is packaged into three regional Lots of broadly equivalent volumes based on Government Office Region geographies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f333107-004e-4125-9412-92f46611834c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2020 - 3 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411100 - Driving-test services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2019 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f333107-004e-4125-9412-92f46611834c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f333107-004e-4125-9412-92f46611834c
  3rd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Driving-test-services./W5WK92526B
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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