Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc6-9423-7023-8af3-cc76701a8400/driver-training pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Driver Training [Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency) Estimated value £5,400,000 Published 29 Oct 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise and does not constitute a tendering opportunity or a call for competition. DVSA is seeking market insight from potential providers to inform the future delivery model for training new Driving Examiners. The purpose of this engagement is to shape a forthcoming procurement strategy that supports onboarding for c. 400 new entrants per year while ensuring the continued delivery of high standards in safety, consistency, and professionalism. DVSA is initiating this market engagement to explore external delivery options for a comprehensive 7-week training programme for Driving Examiners. The programme is expected to be delivered through a blended learning model incorporating in-car, classroom, online, and virtual formats. This engagement seeks to identify innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that can support DVSA’s strategic objective of increasing examiner capacity while maintaining operational excellence. The training programme is designed to: - Equip examiners with advanced driving techniques - Ensure consistent application of test control procedures - Strengthen fault assessment and decision-making capabilities - Promote high standards of customer service and professionalism - Achieve our goal of high standards of road safety behaviour Training Programme Overview ### Week 1 – Infield Week - Welcome, safety briefings, admin setup - Eyesight checks, customer service fundamentals - Introduction to theory test, sat-nav SOP, route learning - Shadowing live driving tests - Completion of mandatory Civil Service Learning modules ### Week 2 – Virtual Training - Online sessions covering examiner responsibilities and DVSA standards - Deep dive into the DVSA Essential Skills manual - Shadowing live tests and virtual coffee morning with DVSA CEO ### Week 3 – Control Training (Part 1) - Practice test delivery, standard wordings, and safety checks - Use of Digital and Paper Test Reports (DTR/PTR) - Online modules: Speaking Challenge, Emergency Stop ### Week 4 – Control Training (Part 2) - Full test delivery from waiting room to conclusion - Route knowledge, feedback delivery, and customer service - Online modules: Debriefing Faults, Customer Service & Wordings ### Week 5 – Assessment Training (Part 1) - Fault identification and assessment - Eyesight failure procedures and customer care - Delivered in small groups at regional centres ### Week 6 – Assessment Training (Part 2) - Differentiating fault types (minor, serious, dangerous) - Verbal and physical interventions, test terminations ### Week 7 – Assessment & Consolidation - Full test simulations with complex scenarios - Final progress checks and readiness assessment As part of our strategic market engagement, we are exploring the most effective approach to delivering a comprehensive training solution. We are particularly interested in understanding how specialist providers can contribute to different components of the training offer to deliver enhanced value, flexibility, and impact. We welcome insights and proposals that demonstrate how your expertise could support our objectives and form part of a broader, high-performing solution. Please note this is a draft outline of the requirement and will be subject to amendment prior to any potential procurement exercise. The contract start date is an estimate and may be amended prior to any potential procurement exercise. 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