Official UK procurement notice
Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN)
Authority: The Secretary of State for Transport (Central government)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, acting in its capacity as procurement agent on behalf of The Secretary of State for Transport has undertaken a procurement process adopting the Competitive Dialogue procedure (Contract Notice 2019/S 213-523071)for the provision of the Regional Test Centre Networks (“TCN”) across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contracts are also for the benefit of the driver and vehicle agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure) . The TCN is packaged into three regional Lots, Having completed this competition, DVSA has appointed the successful suppliers for each of the three regional Lots in accordance with the procedures set out in the procurement documents, including the detailed contract award process.
CPV: Administration services · Building and facilities management services · Computer audit and testing services · Computer testing services · Computer-related professional services · Computer-related services · Driving-school services · Driving-test services · E-learning services · Education and training services · Facilities management services · Operation of an educational centre · +4 more
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and HumbersideAwarded
The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 1 is £73,600,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.
Lot #2Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South EastAwarded
The DVSA is appointing a supplier for Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 2 is £90,000,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.
Lot #3Region C: East Midlands, East of England and LondonAwarded
The DVSA is appointing a supplier for : Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London Lot No:3. The current Theory Test contract covering this area expires on the 3rd September 2021 with the replacement TCN Service coming into effect from 4th September 2021 as part of the Future Theory Test Service (FTTS). The contract is for an implementation period followed by 5 years and renewal options of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the contract for Lot 3 is £67,500,000 (this value is calculated based on the forecast upper volume limits and assumes the maximum term). Please note that in the event of cross contract step-in rights being exercised by DVSA (i.e. a contractor for another TCN region taking on all or part of this contract) the value of the services (or part thereof) of the contract awarded for this Lot subject to such cross contract step-in, will be deemed to have transferred over to the contract with the contractor for the other TCN region that steps in.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
- Price carries 35 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Competitive dialogue
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 20 Jan 2021, 18:32 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Jan 2021, 18:32 GMT
- Authority reference
K280020852- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-001198- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c04Find a Tender
- Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Review procedures are set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and are time limited and any such proceedings must be brought before the High Court of England and Wales.
Publisher note: The selection of contractors was based solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents. To view this notice, please click here: https://dft.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=559281778 GO Reference: GO-2021120-PRO-17669280
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside1 award | |||
| Reed in Partnership LtdSubcontracting: The software for the booking and scheduling system for the Test Centre Network | £73,600,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East1 award | |||
| Pearson Professional Assessments LimitedSubcontracting: The design, development and technology support of the scheduling interface and other integration requirements | £90,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London1 award | |||
| Reed in Partnership LtdSubcontracting: The software for the booking and scheduling system for the Test Centre Network | £67,500,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside · Reed in Partnership Ltd
- Signed
- 21 Dec 2020
- Value
- £73,600,000
- Status
- active
Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East · Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
- Signed
- 21 Dec 2020
- Value
- £90,000,000
- Status
- active
Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London · Reed in Partnership Ltd
- Signed
- 21 Dec 2020
- Value
- £67,500,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Region A: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · Region B: Wales, West Midlands, South West, South East | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 3 · Region C: East Midlands, East of England and London | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of Justice of England and WalesReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Pearson Professional Assessments LimitedAwarded supplier
- Reed in Partnership LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.