---
title: "Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) System - Modification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516e1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) System - Modification

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516e1

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with a focus on the Test Engine and Test Content Management System modification. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically dealing with consulting, software development, and support services throughout the UK. It is at the contract update stage, with significant changes noted as of 19 May 2025. This amendment ensures continuity of essential services related to the DVSA's statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test, following an increase in financial contract value. The contract, originally valued at approximately £24.6 million, has been modified with a £5.39 million increase, resulting in a total value of £30 million. The contract, signed on 2 May 2025, is set to active status and has a duration of 1,440 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and support for testing systems. With Pearson Professional Assessments Limited as the current supplier, the involvement of large-scale suppliers indicates that the contract may be particularly suited for well-established IT firms capable of managing large-scale service demands and modifications. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and maintain continuity in service delivery may find valuable business growth opportunities in collaboration with government bodies such as the DVSA. The tender also highlights a need for adaptability to unforeseen circumstances, such as increased demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which can provide growth prospects for adaptable and forward-thinking businesses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract modification addressed by this Notice is for the increase in financial contract value to ensure provision of essential ongoing services and continuity of the current delivery model. The Agency have a statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test and therefore there can be no gap in service delivery. Other than the financial contract value increase of the agreement, all other terms and conditions shall remain the same.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022620-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Meadows |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022620-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

## Provenance

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