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CfT: ET2604 - Provision of Driver Theory Test and National Driver Licence Services

Name of Contracting Authority:
Road Safety Authority (RSA)
Title:
ET2604 - Provision of Driver Theory Test and National Driver Licence Services
CfT CA Unique ID:
ET2604
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The Road Safety Authority (Authority) is responsible for providing the Driver Theory Test Services (DTTS) in Ireland through which the Authority ensures that all potential drivers demonstrate essential knowledge of road rules, risk perception, hazard awareness and safe driving practices as part of the driver licensing process. The Authority is also responsible for providing the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) in Ireland. NDLS is responsible for the provision of learner permits and driving licences in Ireland including issuance, renewals, category changes, replacement and exchange application for foreign licences. The Authority intends to procure a supplier to provide the DTTS and NDLS services under a new fully integrated contract with this integrated service transformation underpinned by a technology solution that aims to integrate, streamline and improve access to online services with an improved customer registration and application experience. The supplier will be responsible for providing services for the delivery of all types of driver theory tests and driving licences and learner permits in Ireland. Under this integrated DTTS and NDLS service contract there will also be a requirement for a consolidated real estate network of Authority centres. Each centre will integrate both DTTS and NDLS service delivery, allowing them to operate from within a single, combined facility. Interested parties should note that driving license and learner permit card production (also including the provision of tachograph cards and may also include certificate of professional competency or approved driving instructor cards), will remain a separate contract and be procured under a separate procurement process. A requirement of the services under the integrated DTT and NDLS contract will be the subsequent integration with this separate card production contract The process will be conducted under the Award of Concession Contracts Regulations and will be akin to a competitive dialogue procedure with a pre-qualification questionnaire stage, followed by an invitation to participate in competitive dialogue to shortlisted candidates as further detailed in the Contract Notice.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/23/EU (Concession)
Procedure:
Involving negotiations
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
80411100-Driving-test services
22454000-Driving licences
48218000-License management software package
72212218-License management software development services
60000000-Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
60100000-Road transport services
71311200-Transport systems consultancy services
71600000-Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
72212000-Programming services of application software
72416000-Application service providers
70332000-Non-residential property services
79342300-Customer services
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
15/05/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
08/05/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
15/05/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
No
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
156 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
27/03/2026 03:21
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:213930-202...
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:192738-202...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two