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DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System." This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The awarded contract aims to secure ongoing support and maintenance for the VETS IT System, crucial for managing the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate compliance. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, commenced on 30th March 2026 and will run until 29th March 2029, covering multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such business types. Companies specialising in IT services with experience in service management, incident resolution, performance monitoring, and system optimisation will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their business through collaboration with a major government department. Informed Solutions Ltd, which has been announced as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this project, highlighting potential areas of growth for similar enterprises in providing technical support and system maintenance under government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System

Notice Description

supplier to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) IT System. The VETS IT System underpins delivery of the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate by enabling DfT and vehicle manufacturers to manage compliance, data submissions and annual trading activities. The procurement will secure a supplier to provide service management, incident resolution, performance monitoring, and system optimisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7714a1e-9966-48d6-8942-acd12154bfd6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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