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The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA), functioning under the Northern Irish Department for Infrastructure (DfI), is seeking to procure services related to medical fitness assessments for drivers. The tender, titled "DFI DVA Medical Fitness to Drive Services," pertains to the health and social work services industry category and encompasses two distinct service lots. DVA requires a supplier to provide paper-based and specialist medical assessments to ensure fitness to drive, with the contracting process currently at the tender stage and submissions due by 22 January 2026.
The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging bids from qualified suppliers, with the location specified as Belfast, UK. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in medical practice and advisory services, particularly those skilled in conducting medical fitness assessments. With a total estimated contract value of £27,360,000 and potential for extension beyond the initial three-year term, it presents lucrative prospects for medical professionals, consultancy groups, and service providers skilled in health and social work services.
Businesses proficient in managing and delivering high-quality medical and health-related services, particularly those with expertise in providing specialist advice, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the emphasis on quality in award criteria, including commencement, service delivery, and contract management, points to opportunities for companies that excel in operational excellence and social value contributions.
LOT1 is Provision of Fitness to Drive Assessment Service a paper based assessment of medical fitness to drive carried out by the supplier's medical officers.
LOT2 is the provision of Specialist Medical Advisory Service, a specialist medical advisory service, conducted by the supplier's medical and surgical consultant staff where it is considered that a specialist assessment is required in order to determine whether the driver meets the relevant medical standard on fitness to drive.
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The contract period is three years.
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