Procurement description
The Theory Test Assessment Platform (TTAP) underpins the digital delivery of DVSA’s Theory Test Service and includes a Content Management System (CMS) for creating and maintaining the theory test question bank (with version control and secure configuration of question packs). It provides an assessment platform managing the end‑to‑end test lifecycle: ingesting booking data and securely transmitting it to test centres; delivering the correct test to candidates; and forwarding results to DVSA’s CRM. The platform produces detailed candidate interaction data for reporting, performance analysis, and fraud detection, and includes regular security updates and operational management. The service includes continuous improvement and innovation in collaboration with DVSA and supports both the national Test Centre Network (TCN) and In‑House Theory Test Centres (IHTTCs).
Additional Services: The Authority has identified several potential future developments that may be explored during the lifetime of the Contract. These Additional Services fall within the overall scope of the procurement and may, where required, be implemented through the Contract’s Change Control Procedure. The Authority is clearly signalling these areas to the market as part of this notice. The Additional Services are:
• Exploring remote testing/proctoring technology in the delivery of the Service.
• Exploring the use of end‑to‑end cloud architecture in the delivery of the Service.
• Adding other Authority or Department for Transport tests into Service delivery.
• Adding wider government tests into Service delivery.
• Enabling validation of Digital Driving Licences.
• Enhanced identification checking.
Key Dates
Publication date: Monday 11 May 2026
Supplier Engagement Event: Tuesday 19 May 2026
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5321459f-f7ca-4120-adb6-eaa594fa3659@a455b827-244f-4c97-b5b4-ce5d13b4d00c
PSQ Clarification Deadline: 5PM on Wednesday 3 June 2026
PSQ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12 Noon on Friday 12 June 2026
Suppliers notified of PSQ outcome: Friday 24 July 2026
Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ItPD) formally issued to Suppliers shortlisted through PSQ: Monday 27 July 2026
Supplier Engagement Event: Wednesday 5 August 2026 (in person in Nottingham)
Initial individual supplier dialogue: Thursday 13 – Friday 14 August 2026
INITIAL TENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOON FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Supplier dialogue: Monday 28 September – Friday 11 December 2026
Invitation to Submit Final Tenders (ISFT) formally issued to Suppliers: Monday 18 January 2027
FINAL TENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOON FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2027
Expected award: Monday 2 August 2027
Service Implementation Period Monday 2 August 2027 – Tuesday 5 September 2028
Operational Commencement Date: Wednesday 6 September 2028
Contract end: 5 September 2035
Extension options: +1 year +1 year (potential maximum term 9 years)
Please Note: A previous UK2 Market Engagement Notice was published in relation to this opportunity. Please see reference: ocds-h6vhtk-04efa6