Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
1 Unity Square
Nottingham
NG2 1AY
commercial.theory.test@dvsa.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) System - Modification
Reference number
K280020853
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (“DVSA” or ‘the Authority”) entered into an agreement with Pearson Professional Assessments Limited (“TETCM Agreement”) for the provision of services.
The TETCM Agreement is responsible for providing a Supplier Software Solution that will enable the Authority and DVA (Driver Vehicle Agency - Northern Ireland) to manage and create a variety of vehicle Test Types and the associated systems needed to deliver the Driver Theory tests to Candidates across the UK and Northern Ireland.
DVSA requires this service to deliver the Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) system for the Theory Test services, that work in tandem with the network of Theory Test Centres.
Services include:
• The software solution to enable the management and creation of test compliant content.
• The software solution to enable delivery of test content to candidates across the Test Centre Network (TCN).
• The software solution to enable admissions and control of test delivery by Test Centre staff.
• Ongoing support of the service.
In order to maintain the service for the remainder of the term and expiry 5th September 2025 the financial value of the current TETCM Agreement will need to be increased.
This notice relates to a Modification of the TETCM Agreement in accordance with Regulation 72 (1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Modification being an increase in financial contract value of £5,389,072 (from £24,610,928 to £30,000,000).
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
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 five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
K280020853
Title
Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) - Modification
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
2 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £30,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
London
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The contract modification addressed by this Notice is for the increase in financial contract value to ensure provision of essential ongoing services and continuity of the current delivery model.
The Agency have a statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test and therefore there can be no gap in service delivery.
Other than the financial contract value increase of the agreement, all other terms and conditions shall remain the same.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£30,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
80 Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
The contract modification addressed by this Notice is for the increase in financial contract value to ensure provision of essential ongoing services and continuity of the current delivery model.
The Agency have a statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test and therefore there can be no gap in service delivery.
Other than the financial contract value increase of the Agreement, as set out under this Modification Notice, all other terms and conditions shall remain the same.
There have been no previous Modification/s to the contract financial value and/or contract term.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
This notice relates to the modification of an existing contract under regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR").
The modification has become necessary because of the unforeseen increase in demand for the service following the Covid-19 Pandemic; increased contract spend is as a result of increased demand.
The modification to the contract value is based upon current forecasting & allowance for annual CPI increases with a small tolerance.
The modification does not exceed 50% of the original contract value: Original Contract Value £24,610,928, Modification to Contract Value + £5,389,072, Total Contract Value £30,000,000.
The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract.
The modification does not alter the contractual term of the contract.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £24,610,928
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000