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Automotive Guides 2026-2028

HOME OFFICE

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:35

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office involves providing a comprehensive dataset of vehicles equipped with eSIMs. This process is focused on data collection across the automotive industry, specifically vehicles manufactured since 2016, and extends until March 2028 with opportunities for renewal up to 2030. Located in London, the purchasing authority is actively in the planning stage, as of November 2025, with a scheduled engagement deadline on 21st November 2025 to ensure interested parties can provide feedback and demonstrate their capabilities. This initiative classifies under services procurement, and the Home Office plans to release further communication by January 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities within the automotive sector, primarily suited for SMEs capable of maintaining up-to-date vehicle datasets aligned with recent car registrations. Businesses that specialise in automotive data, subscription services, or possess capabilities to manage large datasets would be well-positioned for engagement. As the requirements necessitate historical data and bi-annual updates, parties involved in data analytics, technology solutions related to the automotive industry, or those providing portal access services have substantial opportunities to leverage their expertise. Engaging with this process can provide leverage in shaping product offerings and collaborations with central government bodies like the Home Office, facilitating deeper market penetration and enhanced business visibility.

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Notice Title

Automotive Guides 2026-2028

Notice Description

The provision of a dataset of vehicles (including motorbikes and commercial vehicles) that contain eSIMs. The Dataset must include: -Vehicle -Make -Model -Year of manufacture -Contains an eSIM? -Bought in SIM? -Network operator -OEM (original equipment manufacturer) This must be provided in either a searchable database or via a portal from which the information can be downloaded twice a year. The dataset must go back as far as 2016, and be updated in line with the bi-annual release of new car registrations.

Planning Information

If you are interested in this project and technically capable of meeting the requirements please answer the following and send your responses along with any questions to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk by 5pm on 21st November 2025: 1. Can you provide the guides in the requested format and ensure they are kept up-to-date in line with the bi-annual release of new car registrations? 2. Where do you source the guides from, i.e. do you create or produce the guides in-house, or purchase/procure them from elsewhere (please give details)? Are you a re-seller? 3. Do you have the retrospective data from 2016 or can you source it?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34640000 - Automotive elements

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SBD AUTOMOTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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