Planning

EOI for Visa Application Services

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Oct 2025 at 11:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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03 Oct 2025 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport focuses on obtaining a third-party provider for visa sponsorship services. Entitled "EOI for Visa Application Services," this initiative is under the planning stage with a deadline for supplier engagement on 17th October 2025. Situated in London, the Department is a central government public authority looking to outsource the management of skilled worker visa sponsorships, adhering to Home Office regulations. The procurement category falls under services, and it encompasses legal services and application service providers, with the contract period scheduled from 1st December to 3rd December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and application services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with the capability to manage complex sponsorship activities efficiently and ensure compliance with governmental regulations stand to gain from this contract. Engaging in this procurement could boost business growth and establish a foothold in the public sector by delivering vital visa management services. Potential suppliers are encouraged to create an account on the Department’s e-sourcing platform to express their interest before the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOI for Visa Application Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/Expression of Interest (EOI) is to determine market appetite and to gather information pertaining to cabability and potential costs. This will aid the Department is refining the requirement. The Department for Transport (DfT) has a requirement for the provision of an experienced third-party provider to deliver comprehensive visa sponsorship services for skilled workers. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end management of sponsorship activities, ensuring full compliance with UK Government Home Office regulations. The Department for Transport (DfT) has held an A-rated license to sponsor employees for skilled worker visas for several years, with an allocation of eight certificates per year, with an intention to apply for eight more. Interested suppliers are required to created an account to access DfTs e-sourcing platform: * https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once successfully registered, please access the EOI by selecting the below link: * https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/833857000199A9D4B9F8

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are required to created an account to access DfTs e-sourcing platform: • https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once successfully registered, please access the EOI by selecting the below link: • https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/833857000199A9D4B9F8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062117-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

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

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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