Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Berkeley House , Croydon Street
Bristol
BS50DA
commercialenquiries@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
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Training and testing audit services
Reference number
K280022057
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
To submit your bid, search for the opportunity 'Training and Testing Audit Services' on DfT’s Sourcing Portal by using the link below 12:00 (midday) on 02/10/2023.
Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register.
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DVSA is responsible for the approval and audit services of training accreditation across numerous schemes including:
• Driver CPC periodic training (DCPC)
• Taxi Driver periodic training (TDPT in Northern Ireland only)
• Drink Drive Rehabilitation (DDR)
• Dangerous Goods Driver Training (DGDT)
DVSA is looking to put in place a contract with a single supplier which starts on 01 November 2023 to deliver these services. It is anticipated that the audit of DGDT providers, courses and examinations will form part of the contract between 1 April - 31 August 2024.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
as above
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2x12 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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 October 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
via jaggaer
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
DVSA
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom