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title: "Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e067"
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# Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e067

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is actively seeking suppliers for an open procurement tender titled "Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training." This procurement is aimed at delivering specialised training services for Traffic Examiners to ensure effective roadside enforcement activities. The contract, valued at £79,000 excluding VAT, will run initially for three years starting 1st April 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd February 2026. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to participate in this open competition facilitated through the Department for Transport's sourcing portal, Jaggaer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with expertise in hazardous materials handling and transport compliance. SMEs may find this contract desirable due to its focus on specialised training services and the ongoing need for annual refresher courses. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality, compliance-driven training programmes will be well-suited to meet the DVSA's requirements and contribute to enhancing public safety standards. Additionally, engagement in this procurement could lead to increased visibility and potential future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

DVSA has an ongoing requirement for training in the appropriate legislation relating to the Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods by Road. The training is for Traffic Examiners to carry out roadside enforcement activities effectively. The training will allow Traffic Examiners to perform to the required standard on behalf of both the 'Dangerous Goods Division & The 'Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate' of the Department for Transport. The expectation is to deliver training for up to approximately 90 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period, plus one refresher course per year for existing Traffic Examiners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend the contract for twelve months.

### Planning Information

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver the Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods by roadside training to approximately 90 delegates over an initial 3-year contract period plus 3 refresher courses per year for existing Traffic Examiners. 
We have published a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of the RFI is to gather information and feedback from the market via a Supplier Questionnaire prior to publishing a future tender.
Please respond to the questions in the Suppliers Questionnaire section and submit your responses via DfT’s eSourcing portal, Jaggaer by Thursday 27 November 2025 14:00 
If you have any questions, raise them via DfT’s eSourcing portal, Jaggaer by Wednesday 26 November 2025 14:00.
To read the RFI documentation, and submit a response, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer, using the following link: 
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
You will then need to search for the opportunity 'Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods Training’, ‘pqq_678’ or use the following link:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/00347574019A6E6C446F
Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register on Jaggaer. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link:
https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html
If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one.
If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk:
0800 069 8630
help_uk@jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000514-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | £79,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000514-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 13:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000514-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073526-2025
  13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/00347574019A6E6C446F
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/49001311019B22FCC587
- https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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