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Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN) - Modification

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 02:32.

Opportunity overview

The contract modification addressed by this Notice is for the increase in financial contract value to ensure provision of 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Pearson Professional Assessments Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£346.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Nov 2024
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
023494-2025-Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, WC2R 0RL, United Kingdom

Reed in Partnership Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£346.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Nov 2024
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
023494-2025-Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, SE17 3PY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80411100 — Driving-test services

Lots

  • The 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 TCN is packaged into three regional Lots: Region A, Region B, and Region C. The Region A contract specifically includes provisions for the Driver and Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure). Having completed this competition DVSA 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. In order to prepare the TCN Contracts for the remainder of the contract term (expiry September 2028) the financial value of the TCN Contracts will need to be increased. This notice relates to a Modification of the TCN Contracts in accordance with Regulation 72 (1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Modification being an increase in total financial contract value of £115,550,000 (from £231,100,000 to £346,650,000)Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
80411100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving-test services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The 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 TCN is packaged into three regional Lots: Region A, Region B, and Region C. The Region A contract specifically includes provisions for the Driver and Vehicle Agency (an executive agency of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure). Having completed this competition DVSA 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. In order to prepare the TCN Contracts for the remainder of the contract term (expiry September 2028) the financial value of the TCN Contracts will need to be increased. This notice relates to a Modification of the TCN Contracts in accordance with Regulation 72 (1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Modification being an increase in total financial contract value of £115,550,000 (from £231,100,000 to £346,650,000)

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-148809
Name
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG2 1AY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-148810
Name
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2R 0RL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-148811
Name
Reed in Partnership Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE17 3PY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Reed in Partnership Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-6043
Name
Department for Transport

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Transport

Award information

Award 1
Id
023494-2025-Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920-1
Title
Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN) - Modification
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-148810
Name
Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-148811
Name
Reed in Partnership Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
023494-2025-Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920-1
Title
Future Theory Test Service (FTTS) Test Centre Network (TCN) - Modification
Status
active
Award ID
023494-2025-Region A: K280020852, Region B: K280020919, Region C: K280020920-1
Date Signed
22 Nov 2024, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Classification

Id
80411100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving-test services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80411100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving-test services

Value

Amount
346,650,000
Currency
GBP

Period

Duration In Days
2,520

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Rationale
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: 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 £231,100,000, Modification to Contract Value + £115,550,000, Total Contract Value £346,650,000. There have been no previous Modification/s to the contract financial value. 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. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract. DVSA are developing Theory Test Service requirements for a competitive procurement activity in 2026. The Agency have a statutory obligation to deliver the Theory Test and therefore there can be no gap in service delivery whilst requirements are reviewed and tested across the broader market, to mitigate risks associated with this statutory service. Work will also be undertaken to assess how the new procurement regulations can be used to maximize the effectiveness of re-procurement activities, fostering broader market opportunities and encouraging innovative solutions. This requirement will align with the needs of the wider Theory Test category and work is underway to help ensure a well-structured future tender exercise, that is fair and favourable to the wider market, and which facilitates the selection of the Most Advantageous Tender under the new procurement regulations.
Description
The contract modification addressed by this Notice is for the increase in financial contract value to ensure provision of 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.

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Nottingham · UK · NG2 1AY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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