Scope
Reference
T280022751
Description
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), will be completing some Early Market Engagement (EME) for the Theory Test Services reprocurement.
The UK Theory Test is a statutory service owned by the DVSA that is the prerequisite in the driving learner journey to taking the practical test. The Test is made up of two test elements, the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Hazard Perception Test (HPT). It is the largest e-assessment in the UK, undertaking at present approximately 3.6 million tests per annum.
The service contains 16 different types of Theory Test, including: Car, Motorcycle, Large Goods Vehicles, Passenger Carrying Vehicles, Certificate of Professional Competence, Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), Enhance Rider Scheme, Examiner Car. Encompassed further within this are the additional testing types within the Northern Ireland Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) service, which are Taxi, ADI and Approved Motorcycle Instructor tests.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2028 to 4 September 2033
- Possible extension to 3 September 2034
- 5 years, 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 79342300 - Customer services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 May 2025
Engagement process description
Key Dates:
Engagement Event 1: 26/03/2025
Engagement Event 2: 02/04/2025
Engagement Event 3: To be agreed with suppliers/ Mid to late April
Engagement Event 1: Online - Weds 26th March 2025
Location: MS Teams
The purpose of this market engagement event is to gain traction and interest in a potential future opportunity, which is subject to both internal and external approvals. We will also explain Theory Test future strategy, build upon our early assumptions with experts from the market and understand what would benefit our future engagement events. The event will be supplemented with a Supplier Questionnaire, that will be made available following the event.
Following the market engagement event, DVSA will be working through the required governance and approvals process through the use of the Cabinet Office 5 case model, currently building towards our Strategic Outline Business Case.
How to Attend
Please note this event has now passed.
A recording of the event and the slide deck can be found on Department for Transport's portal here:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/467321710195D762A51D
To view the recording and slides, please navigate to the attachments section of the PQQ when logged in.
To give feedback on the webinar, and to input into Engagement Event 2 (please see below) please use the link below:
Engagement Event 2: In person - Weds April 2nd 2025
Location: Nottingham
Within this event DVSA will look further into the problem statements identified within the webinar, and look to discuss the feedback from the market in response to the statements. There will also be the opportunity to discuss directly with the subject matter experts within DVSA on particular areas of interest. It is likely that the morning session will be focused on the Test Centre Network (property, staffing, hardware, invigilation) and the afternoon session on the Test Assessment Platform (software, e-assessment platform)
How to Attend
Please note this event has now passed.
The slide decks from the event can be shared, and notes from the event will be available for circulation shortly.
You can provide feedback on the in-person event via the links below:
Theory Test Transformation (T3) - Market Engagement - Test Assessment Platform (TTAP)
Theory Test Transformation (T3) - Market Engagement - Test Centre Network (TCN)
Engagement Event 3: Supplier 1-1
Location: Nottingham/ Hybrid
For suppliers who are particularly interested in either suite of contracts, there will be opportunities for one-to-one meetings with DVSA to discuss areas of interest in greater detail. Please note that to ensure transparency across all suppliers, a single structure for the sessions will be created and followed for all suppliers, and any new information shared with suppliers will be shared openly.
How to attend
To attend a one to one session, please ensure that an email is sent to the address below. Please note you will not be invited to attend a one to one session without confirmation through this method.
Contact: commercial.theory.test@dvsa.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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