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Theory Test Assessment Platform

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Buyer Address: Bristol, UK, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Peter.Allen2@DVSA.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
26000000.0 GBP
Published
06 Oct 2025, 08:12
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80411100 - Driving-test services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Pearson Professional Assessments Ltd (Pearson Vue)
Official Source
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Description

Theory Test Assessment Platform

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Provision of Theory Test Assessment Platform

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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