Planning

Fleet Management Services 3

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 14:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority in the UK, has announced a forthcoming public procurement process for "Fleet Management Services 3". The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves seeking insights from the market about its capacity and interest in providing comprehensive fleet management solutions. The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on 9th September 2025, and the Request for Information (RFI) will remain open until 17th September 2025. The DVSA aims to secure services for the development of its vehicle fleet across the United Kingdom under a potential one-stop-shop arrangement. This long-term contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension to 2032; its total value is estimated at £36 million (£43.2 million gross).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle-fleet management services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering integrated contract solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the contract is deemed suitable for these entities. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to secure a substantial and steady flow of work from a governmental body, potentially enhancing their market reputation and capacity. Firms capable of meeting the comprehensive service requirements and possessing innovative approaches to fleet management will find this tender particularly appealing for expanding their portfolio and achieving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet Management Services 3

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will potentially be running an open procurement for the provision of a range of fleet management solutions under a one-stop-shop arrangement to secure the future development of the DVSA vehicle fleet.

Planning Information

DVSA is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. The purpose is to gather insights into the market’s capacity and appetite for the upcoming Fleet Management Services requirement. The RFI will be open from 9 September 2025 to 17 September 2025. If you are interested in participating and would like access to the RFI documents, please contact the team at: F&TCategoryTeam@dvsa.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055116-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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