Planning

DVLA Payments Out

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at digitalising payment systems. This initiative is part of the "DVLA Payments Out" project, classified under corporate finance and venture capital services. The tender is initiated as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with the purpose of market engagement to identify suitable solutions. Businesses are invited to submit their responses by 5pm on 13th May 2026, with the focus being on innovative methods to streamline invoice management and payment procedures. The DVLA seeks to collaborate with providers capable of delivering digital solutions that align with government regulations, and the project is open to entities located in the UK and worldwide, including Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in digital payment solutions, invoice management, and corporate finance services. It offers a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) to demonstrate their capabilities in transforming conventional payment methods into efficient digital systems. The DVLA requires a thorough presentation of potential solutions, development and operational costs, and implementation timelines to ensure comprehensive alignment with their requirements. Any business with a proven track record in providing similar solutions to large organisations and compatible with government frameworks can position itself as a competitive candidate for this transformative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DVLA Payments Out

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with the purpose of assisting the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in engaging the market by gathering information. This PIN has the purpose of a fact-finding exercise and only. Background Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are exploring options to digitalise payments out of the Agency in a bid to reduce payable orders. A specific user case includes invoice-based payments. Invoices are returned with information to support a customer's application. These applications, information and invoices are currently paper based which are scanned and digitalised in-house. On receipt of the information and sufficient checks, a payment is made by payable order to those named on the invoice. The payable order process is also managed in-house and posted from DVLA. Volumes In this example, for the financial year 2025-26, 221,406 individual payable orders were issued, with a net value of approximately PS14.8M. Considerations - The payments are made to anyone qualified to complete the supporting evidence, so there is no static list of payees. There could be around 60,000 individual payees which fluctuates. Some are repeat payees and some are one off payees. - The payees include individuals and company accounts from across the UK. - The invoices (currently paper based) include the payee bank information (account number, sort code). - The invoices are then scanned and a digital copy held. - As a Government Agency we are required to follow all HM Treasury guidance outlined in the 'Managing Public Money' published documentation. - This includes not being able to use intermediary bank accounts outside of the Exchequer pyramid. - DVLA do not have an existing BACs business as usual process for payments out. - DVLA has explored Open Banking for this user case and feel that due to the considerations above it doesn't fully meet our requirements. Project aims - Digitalise movement of funds - Reduce/remove payable orders - Improve invoice management processes - Improve customer experience Information required - Potential solutions to support the project aims aligned to the considerations - Any costs associated with developing and implementing the solution including any licences or additional external costs. - Any ongoing costs associated with ongoing running of the solution. - Time taken to develop and implement the solution. - Any wider considerations, fees or any other supporting information. - Do you provide this type of service for any other large organisations? - How can DVLA procure from your organisation? e.g. Are they on a framework? If so which one? Do we need to go through any third parties to obtain their services? Please provide a response via email to the above question to Michelle Palmer - Michelle.Palmer@dvla.gov.uk by 5pm on May 13th 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35d8f4a-f33b-4cca-88d7-281504dd7aa0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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