Tender

Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Feb 2026 at 14:46

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks, with services targeting the administration, defence, and social security sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated around 20th July 2025. This initiative focuses on delivering DBS checks which are mandatory for candidates applying for or renewing Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver licences or Taxi driver licences, as well as TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff. The contract period is planned to start on 28th February 2026 and conclude on 27th February 2031. The procurement location is London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in administrative services, particularly those with experience managing DBS applications. The requirement for Enhanced DBS checks attracts umbrella bodies that can efficiently handle the checks on behalf of candidates. Businesses that provide comprehensive administrative solutions or specialise in compliance processes related to driver licensing and checks would find themselves well-positioned to bid for this tender. As TfL is a central government public authority, successful bidders can gain valuable experience and network opportunities within the governmental and transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Notice Description

The contract will deliver DBS checks to candidates applying for a new or renewal Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver licence or Taxi driver licence. Completing an Enhanced DBS is a compulsory requirement order to be eligible for a licence. In addition, there is a requirement for TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff to have completed either a DBS or Enhanced DBS check. The DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office, which undertake DBS checks. The DBS has identified umbrella bodies who can manage a DBS check application on behalf of organisations or candidates, as candidates cannot request an Enhanced check directly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051af1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017420-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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