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T3 - Test Engine and Test Content Management for Theory Test

IT services: consulting
software development
Internet and support
UK
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Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: "T3 - Test Engine and Test Content Management for Theory Test". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityDriver and Vehicle Standards AgencyScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Procedure methodNot published
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Statuscomplete
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Published1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
Last source update1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04a45f
What is being bought
DVSA requires services 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 will include: The software solution to enable the management and creation of [Question Test Interoperability] QTI 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.
What changed
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  1. Status changed to complete
    1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
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    The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single supplier for the provision of TETCM services to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. This procurement is being completed in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). The intention is for a contract term of 3 years (2+1) at a maximum value of circa £26,000,000. The intention is to include 1 annual option to extend allowing for an appropriate break point in the contract that could allow for a retender exercise to be completed at the earliest possibility. The purpose of the procurement is to ensure the ability to align the term of critical contracts of TCN & TETCM to allow for strategic planning towards enhanced competition and innovation of future procurement activity under new public contract regulations, that is robust and appropriately alleviates risk to the Agency. There are provisions within the existing TCN contracts to align at a break point in 2027, should this be necessary. Additional information: 2-Year Initial of £18,700,000 3-Year Total Estimate: £26,000,000
    Contract periodNot published
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Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    1 Oct 2024, 09:24 BST
  2. Award active
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  3. Contract active
    Signed 25 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST · £18,700,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Pearson Professional Assessments Ltd.
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Contracts
T3 - Test Engine and Test Content Management System
£18,700,000 · signed 25 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Contracting authority GB-FTS-125580
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  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
    buyer

    1 Unity Square, Nottingham, UK, NG2 1AY
    commercial.theory.test@dvsa.gov.uk

  • Department for Transport
    reviewBody

    London

  • Pearson Professional Assessments Ltd.
    supplier

    London, UK
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Procedure rationaleThe contractual delivery of the wider Theory Test category needs to be aligned, subsequently a short-term solution of 3 additional years (breakpoint after 2 years) with incumbent provider for TETCM delivery is required. This will help ensure that the Agency can develop proof of concepts for a future tender exercise to elicit the Most Advantageous Tender under new procurement regulations. This will be fair and favourable to the wider market, minimises risk against service delivery and encourages innovative solutions for the Theory Test. The commercial off the shelf product provided by the market is that of cloud delivery, and extensive development work is required to align the software requirements with the delivery model of TETCM. The most effective way to mitigate the risk of duplicated costs and the required extensive mobilisation periods, is to complete discovery of modernised delivery solutions whilst maintaining the current model and levels of service with the existing provider. Presently, there is too much risk associated with approaching the market with unknowns when service continuity is paramount. We have a technically challenging specification, specifically within hazard perception testing which is an element of the Theory Test which has robust, evidenced road safety benefits. The Agency have a statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test and therefore there can be no gap in service delivery. There must be continuity of this current delivery method, as alternative options have not yet been properly scoped and tested against the Theory Test requirements and wider market, to mitigate risk against this statutory service. Discovery work has begun on defining parameters of re-procurement activity against new procurement regulations brought through the Procurement Act (2023). Work will be completed to understand how new regulations can be used to ensure that re-procurement activity can be most effective to favour the wider market and develop innovative solutions. Furthermore, there is an integral nature of Theory Test services and required compatibility with existing hardware across the TCN specifications. There are significant risks against service continuity through any change in hardware across the United Kingdom, which would also significantly increase costs for both the Authority and existing TCN suppliers.