Planning

Provision of Card Product Management (Consumables & Associated Services).

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), acting as the buyer, has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of card product management, including consumables and associated services. This procurement focuses on the manufacture and supply of polycarbonate card products such as the United Kingdom Driving Licence and Tachograph Cards. The procurement is categorised under services with industry classification codes related to driving licences and printing services. The process is currently in the planning stage as of 23rd May 2025, with a future notice expected on 1st January 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st November 2027 and end on 31st October 2032, with a potential extension until 30th October 2034. The entire process is governed by legislative framework 2023/54 under the UK Public Contracts Regulation, and the total value is anticipated to be £55 million, grossing up to £66 million.

This upcoming tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and management of high-quality card products, particularly those specialising in polycarbonate materials for governmental use. Companies with proven capabilities in delivering complex card solutions, including proficiency in meeting regulatory requirements and providing comprehensive card management services, will be well-positioned to benefit. As demand for secure and durable card solutions continues to grow, participating in this procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a strong presence in the governmental service market. The opportunity is especially suited for organisations within the United Kingdom with existing or developing infrastructure to support large-scale production and compliance with central governmental standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Card Product Management (Consumables & Associated Services).

Notice Description

5.1 The Authority requirement is for the manufacture and supply of the following items listed below. Please be advised this may not be an exhaustive production list as there may potentially be other polycarbonate card bodies required to support other government initiatives and in the event there is a regulatory change: * United Kingdom Driving Licence * United Kingdom Tachograph Card on behalf of Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Department for Transport * United Kingdom Drivers Qualification Card on behalf of DVSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026471-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2032 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Richard Jordan
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792 786862

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
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

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