Planning

Administration of FORS

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 08:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of re-tendering the administration of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), a concession contract set to expire in early 2027. The process is currently in the early market engagement phase, aiming to gather feedback and interest from potential providers. With a focus on vehicle-fleet management and administration services, the procurement is classified under public authority central government. The concession, while still in planning, outlines a prospective launch date for contract services to begin on 8 January 2027. Interested parties must respond to the market engagement notice by 12pm on 5 January 2026.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management and administrative services to engage in a high-profile scheme with significant growth potential. Ideal contenders are those capable of scaling operations and demonstrating excellence in safety, efficiency, and environmental standards. As the contract aims to expand domestic and international membership of FORS, companies with expertise in marketing, management, and compliance with international standards are well-placed to benefit from this tender. The procurement supports TfL's commitment to sustainability and safety, as reflected in the requirement for contractors to adhere to high FORS standards, offering a prestigious platform for qualifying companies to showcase their competency and drive business growth within and beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration of FORS

Notice Description

This notice is issued to determine market interest in the forthcoming re-tender of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Administration Concession Contract, which is currently anticipated to expire in early 2027. Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to engage with potential providers ahead of this future procurement opportunity. Further details regarding the tender process will be shared in due course. Please note that all dates referenced are indicative and subject to change. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme to incentivise and recognise exemplary best practice for freight vehicle and fleet safety, efficiency and environmental standards for freight operators. The scheme audits fleet vehicle operators and awards bronze, silver and gold accreditations by asking them to demonstrate exceptional levels of best practice in safety and efficiency. Currently FORS has approximately 4,700 operators and over 100,000 vehicles signed up to the scheme from across the UK and European Union. The scheme commits fleet operators to achieve high vehicle and driving standards relating to road safety, and environmental performance. Encouraging fleet operators to take part in the FORS scheme is an important part of the Mayor's Vision Zero goal to eliminate death and serious injury manage Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) on the transport network and its commitment for London to become a zero-carbon city by 2030. Additionally, since April 2024, all GLA group contracts over PS1m involving vehicles, require that suppliers must be accredited to the highest FORS Gold standard, whilst suppliers of contracts under PS1m are required to be FORS Silver standard accredited. FORS was originally established as a voluntary scheme by TfL in 2008 and its initial popularity led to its growth firstly in London, and then across the UK, whilst it was free to members, and fully funded by TfL. To make the scheme finally sustainable and grow it even further, it was decided in 2013 to concession out the management of FORS, funded directly by member subscription fees. TfL has retained the ownership of the FORS brand and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to all FORS materials including documents, images and software. The Concessionaire is responsible for managing and protecting the FORS brand as part of the contract requirements but has no additional rights to use the FORS brand or IPR unless expressly permitted to do so. A primary aim for the concessionaire will also be to grow the membership of the scheme, both domestically and internationally.

Planning Information

This notice is for Early Market Engagement purposes, this is to inform the market of TfL's current strategy and business requirements as it pertains to FORS administration concessions contract and how to register their interest. If you are interested in this upcoming procurement please contact:madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk Interest Response Deadline: 12pm (noon) 5 January 2026. Any feedback received will be reviewed, analysed, and may be considered by the project team in developing any subsequent procurement strategy for any potential procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081739-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2027 - 8 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
madeleineshermer@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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