Published date: 21 February 2023
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000
Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71621000
Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000
Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000
Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72222000
Software consultancy services - 72266000
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Research consultancy services - 73210000
Development consultancy services - 73220000
Location of contract
BS5 0DA
Procurement reference
tender_354888/1181465
Published date
21 February 2023
Closing date
2 March 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
DVSA has issued this early engagement opportunity via the Department for Transport's (DfT) sourcing portal, Jaggaer.
Please view the RFI, which is available on Jaggaer. To submit your response and access the information please click the link here
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/714632100186731DA5FF
by 12:00 on 2 March 2023.
Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register.
If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link:
https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html
If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one.
If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk:
0800 069 8630
help_uk@jaggaer.com
Overview:
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT). On behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport (the "Authority"), one of the main functions of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is to improve road safety in Great Britain by setting standards for driving and motorcycling, and for the education and training of drivers and riders. It is a requirement to pass a theory test as part of the process to gain driving licence entitlement for all vehicle categories.
As part of the Authority's goal for improving road safety, it has responsibility for the strategy, policy and delivery of theory and practical driving and riding tests.
DVSA are looking for suppliers to take part in a series of workshops to explore the feasibility of delivering the driving theory test remotely. We are looking to the market to challenge our thinking and propose potential technical solutions, and to explore specific challenges including:
- Continuous identification of a candidate, and that they are the correct person to be taking the theory test
- Ensuring that the home environment meets the conditions required to allow a fair exam
- Preventing any cheating or fraud from taking place throughout the duration of the exam
DVSA welcomes small suppliers, start-ups, groups, and individuals to work together to openly, creatively, and cooperatively propose technical solutions that push the boundaries of current online test services. We are looking for collaborators to help shape our vision for the service over the next 10 years, pushing the limitations of technologies available both today and in the future.
You are advised that any information you share as part of this engagement may by used by the Department and contribute towards the POC and any recommendation reports made to DVSA. It may also be shared with other suppliers and used when creating specification documents for future procurements.
DVSA will be requesting that all suppliers involved sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to any engagement occurring.
If you are interested in attending or having early discussions with us, please provide your name, company name and contact details (email and telephone number).
About the buyer
Address
DVSA, Berkeley House, Croydon Street
Bristol
BS5 0DA
England
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