The Secretary of State for Transport · Awarded contract
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Award of Future Theory Test Service Test Centre Network Contracts Across Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Awarded 22 Dec 2020

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Awarded22 Dec 2020
Value£231,100,000.00
SupplierReed in Partnership Ltd,Reed in Partnership Ltd,Pearson Professional Assessments Limited
AgencyThe Secretary of State for Transport
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 10mo7y 9mo term, 76% elapsed
Awarded 22 Dec 2020Expires 2 Sept 2028

About

The Secretary of State for Transport awarded contracts to Reed in Partnership Ltd and Pearson Professional Assessments Limited for the provision of Regional Test Centre Networks under the Future Theory Test Service.

The procurement, conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as procurement agent using the Competitive Dialogue procedure (Contract Notice 2019/S 213-523071), covered Great Britain and Northern Ireland and also benefited the Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland.

The network was packaged into three regional Lots, with successful suppliers appointed for each.

The total contract value was £231,100,000.

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