Planning

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

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a public procurement process for "Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks," a service-oriented contract focused on administration, defence, and social security services. The procurement is at the planning stage and is expected to involve activities supporting the licensing of Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) and Taxi drivers, as well as TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff. This initiative falls under the services category and is scheduled to commence on 28 February 2026, concluding on 27 February 2031. The procurement will be managed in London, UK, with a future notice date set for 20 July 2025, giving businesses ample time to prepare for submission.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative services and those accredited to perform DBS checks. Organisations equipped to handle the complexities of managing Enhanced DBS check applications could find this contract especially profitable. Suitable contenders are likely to include companies already partnering with the DBS as umbrella bodies or those seeking to expand their client base within the public authority and transportation sectors. Engaging in this tender could provide visibility, enhance credibility in providing services to high-profile clients like TfL, and open further prospects within the public transportation sector in the UK.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051af1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023962-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
21 May 20259 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Umar Mohammed
Contact Email
umarmohammed@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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