Please be advised that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. It does not constitute a Prior Information Notice (PIN) nor does it represent a call for pre market engagement or competition. As a pipeline notice, it does not guarantee that a tender opportunity will follow. Should a tender opportunity arise, further notices will be issued accordingly.
This provision relates to the procurement of goods for the replacement of vehicle testing equipment at DVSA sites, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and calibration of this equipment.
Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods training
DVSA has an ongoing requirement for training in the appropriate legislation relating to the Carriage of Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods by Road. The training is for Traffic Examiners to carry out roadside enforcement activities effectively.
The training will allow Traffic Examiners to perform to the required standard on behalf of both the ‘Dangerous Goods Division & The ‘Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate’ of the Department for Transport.
The expectation is to deliver online training for up to approximately 180 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period.
Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this. The provision for Multi Functional Device Replacement 2026.
DVSA Publishing Services with The Highway Code and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland
Official Publisher for the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and The Official Highway Code and The Official Highway Code for Northern Ireland.
This is a concession contract. In the total value section, this shows the estimated value of the opportunity for publishing services.
DVSA is looking to procure the services of a contractor to deliver Digital and Calibration Tachograph training.
DVSA regulate the tachograph calibration centres and require Traffic Examiner staff, who conduct the site approvals, to understand the process of calibrating tachographs, as part of the approval process of the Approved Tachograph Centres (ATC).
The staff involved in the approval and monitoring of the ATC are geographically spread across the UK and undertake regular inspections of the sites and operations. To do this effectively requires them to be able to understand and experience the actual process of installing a tachograph and calibrating it to a vehicle to meet regulation.
The training provided should ensure Traffic Examiner staff are able to conduct consistent and informed site approvals of Approved Tachograph Centres (ATC).
The expectation is to deliver training for up to 15 staff each year.
The content must contain the modules as detailed below:
Analogue Tachograph Training:
Be able to understand the EU regulations & DVSA requirements regarding both the Installation and operation of analogue tachographs.
An understanding of the limited range of repairs Nominated Technicians are able to be carried out on analogue tachographs.
Digital Tachograph Training :
The Digital Tachograph the function, installation, activation, calibration, sealing and downloading of Digital Tachograph recording equipment.
Be able to install digital tachograph systems to all type of in-scope vehicles.
Be able to activate, calibrate, test and seal digital tachograph systems.
Understand the EU regulations & DVSA requirements about both the Installation and operation of digital tachographs.
Be able to download and archive the data from faulty digital tachograph units.
DVSA has a range of frontline roles who require overlapping sets of off the shelf (OTS) tools, the purpose of this procurement is to consolidate those requirements into a single catalogue
Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.
The DVSA seeks to secure continuity of service for the statutory Theory Test beyond the expiration of current arrangements and requires Digital Support Services (DSS) which include automation, coordination, integration and management of digital processes and services to enhance the Theory Test’s performance, efficiency, and scalability.
Values and contract durations included in this notice are based on current contractual arrangements and are only indicative of potential future values and durations, and will be subject to change as informed by business requirements and market engagement.
Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.
The DVSA seeks to secure continuity of service for the statutory Theory Test beyond the expiration of current Test Centre Network (TCN) and Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) agreements. As a statutory obligation, the Theory Test is a crucial component of driver licence acquisition in the UK. The DVSA aims to leverage the opportunity to develop a service that can flexibly pivot and innovate in response and in advance of technological and social changes.
Values and contract durations included in this notice are based on current contractual arrangements and are only indicative of potential future values and durations, and will be subject to change as informed by business requirements and market engagement.
Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.
The DVSA seeks to secure continuity of service for the statutory Theory Test beyond the expiration of current Test Centre Network (TCN) and Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) agreement. As a statutory obligation, the Theory Test is a crucial component of driver licence acquisition in the UK. The DVSA aims to leverage the opportunity to develop a service that can flexibly pivot and innovate in response and in advance of technological and social changes.
The Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) was previously referred to as the Test Engine and Test Content Management (TETCM) service.
Values and contract durations included in this notice are based on current contractual arrangements and are only indicative of potential future values and durations, and will be subject to change as informed by business requirements and market engagement.
DVSA is looking to procure the services of a contractor to deliver Air Brake Training for approximately 210 delegates in total over an initial three year contract period.
DVSA enforcement Vehicle Examiners (VE) are required to conduct examinations of large goods vehicles and public services vehicles. These checks can be part of a roadside inspection, fleet inspection or post collision investigation.
To be able to conduct a full technical inspection the VE needs to have working knowledge of basic air brake systems as well as more advanced and current technology employed in large vehicle braking systems. VEs knowledge may be questioned by operators of commercial vehicles subjected to mechanical brake component and system prohibition notices.
Post Collision Examiners (PCE) need in-depth knowledge to allow investigations following vehicle collisions. PCEs are required to provide detailed written technical reports with supporting oral evidence to the Police. These reports are often subjected to close review by defence councils and industry experts.
DVSA contact centre additional capacity - Call Surges
This is for the provision of call centre resource as a business contingency. This will provide support with unforeseen call volumes in the event of a call sugre, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. DVSA therefore requires the ability to scale up its call handling capacity, at short notice, enabling it to manage any future demand should it be needed.
DVSA require the provision of administrative arrangements to provide approved training courses and approve relevant course material, set, and mark examinations and award vocational driver training certificates to the drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods and dangerous goods safety advisors.