Scope
Reference
T280022987
Description
As autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies progress toward real-world deployment, regulatory agencies face the pressing challenge of ensuring that these systems operate safely and in compliance with the driving standards.
There is currently a lack of robust, interpretable methodologies for evaluating AV behaviour in both real and simulated environments—particularly in edge-case scenarios that pose the greatest risk to public safety. To address this gap, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is requesting to co-funding a PhD studentship titled Digital Commentary Driving for Regulatory Compliance and Risk Assessment in Autonomous Vehicles, which aims to develop novel, evidence-based methods for AV validation.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £47,000 excluding VAT
- £56,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of Surrey
Stag Hill Court University Campus
Guildford
GU2 7JG
United Kingdom
Email: study@surrey.ac.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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