Tender

Carriage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods training

  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-000514

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e067 (view related notices)

Published 6 January 2026, 9:19am



Scope

Reference

T280022946

Description

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.

Total value (estimated)

  • £79,000 excluding VAT
  • £94,800 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

An option to extend the contract for twelve months.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Submission

Enquiry deadline

20 January 2026, 2:00pm

Tender submission deadline

3 February 2026, 2:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

DVSA has issued this procurement opportunity via the Department for Transport's (DfT) sourcing portal, Jaggaer.

To read the ITT documentation, and submit a response or bid, 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, ITT 2905' or use the following link:

https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/49001311019B22FCC587

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

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

Bids will be evaluated on a 70% Quality and 30% Price basis


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMM-2614-YJDV

Berkeley House, Croydon Street

Bristol

BS5 0DA

United Kingdom

Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - central government