Planning

DVLA- Provision of Amex Merchant Acquirer Services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 14:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority based in Morriston, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a tender concerning the provision of Amex Merchant Acquirer Services. This procurement process, identified under tender ID CRN 26 03, falls within the services industry category, specifically related to financial consultancy and transaction processing services. The contract period is planned to commence on 9th June 2026 and conclude on 8th June 2029. The details were published on 11th February 2026, laying the groundwork for future communications regarding notices, with potential updates by the end of the same day.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy and transaction processing sectors, as it involves managing credit card payments using American Express. Companies specialising in financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, as classified under CPV code 66170000, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at its inception, with future developments expected, providing ample opportunity for businesses to prepare competitive bids. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and secure payment services will find this tender particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DVLA- Provision of Amex Merchant Acquirer Services

Notice Description

The American Express (Amex) contract allows DVLA to accept American Express credit card payments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064de8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012426-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house 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 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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