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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-h6vhtk-028c04

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, has concluded a procurement process for the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN). The process, which adopted a competitive dialogue method, included three regional lots across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The contracts for these lots, scoped for driving-test services, have been awarded with a total estimated value of approximately £197.6 million. Key dates include the expiry of the current theory test contracts on 3rd September 2021, with the new TCN services effective from 4th September 2021. The procurement stage is now complete, with contracts already signed for each region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in driving-test services, technology design, software development, and facilities management. Companies with capabilities in booking and scheduling system software, as well as those providing educational services or real estate facilities, will find suitable pathways to engage with the DVSA's needs. The awarded suppliers, Reed in Partnership Ltd and Pearson Professional Assessments Limited, highlight the potential for subcontracting opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of delivering innovative technology solutions and support services tailored for public sector contracts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 1 is PS73,600,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 2 is PS90,000,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London

The DVSA is appointing a supplier for : Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London Lot No:3. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 3 is PS67,500,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.

Options: Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001198-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 70 - Real estate services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70100000 - Real estate services with own property
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001198-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.delta-esourcing.com
- https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=559281778
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:523071-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

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