Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Secretary of State for Transport
The Axis Building, 3rd Floor, 112 Upper Parliament Street, Queen Street
Nottingham
NG1 6LP
Contact
Christopher Gratton
Christopher.Gratton@DVSA.GOV.UK
Telephone
+44 7824599431
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
Buyer's address
https://dft.delta-esourcing.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)
Reference number
K280020852
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £231,100,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 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
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £73,600,000 (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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 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
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £90,000,000 (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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 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
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £67,500,000 (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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: As detailed in the procurement documents / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract Extension - The initial contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 213-523071
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
K280020852A
Lot No
1
Title
Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 December 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed in Partnership Ltd
31 Amelia Street
London
SE17 3PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
00851645
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,600,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
The software for the booking and scheduling system for the Test Centre Network
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
K280020852B
Lot No
2
Title
Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 December 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL,
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
04904325
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
The design, development and technology support of the scheduling interface and other integration requirements
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
K280020852C
Lot No
3
Title
Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 December 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed in Partnership Ltd
31 Amelia Street
London
SE17 3PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
00851645
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £67,500,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
The software for the booking and scheduling system for the Test Centre Network
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The selection of contractors was based solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents.
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GO Reference: GO-2021120-PRO-17669280
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Review procedures are set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and are time limited and any such proceedings must be brought before the High Court of England and Wales.