Planning

DVSA Publishing Services with The Highway Code and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 13:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is planning a procurement process to secure publishing services for The Official Highway Code and The Official Highway Code for Northern Ireland. The procurement is categorized as a concession contract within the public authority - central government sector and fits under both 'Business services' and 'Publishing services' industry classifications. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of bidders. The contract is intended to commence on January 7, 2027, and conclude by January 6, 2032, with a possibility of extension until January 6, 2034. The procurement will be conducted across the United Kingdom, and interested parties can anticipate a planned communication update by April 10, 2026. The overall estimated value of this opportunity is approximately £40 million, with a gross amount at £48 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete, as the process welcomes diverse submissions. Firms familiar with the intricacies of business services, marketing, consulting, and law, alongside publishing, will find this venture ideal to expand their influence and portfolio within government sectors. Engaging in this process can foster growth by establishing long-term partnerships with a key governmental agency and enhancing visibility in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DVSA Publishing Services with The Highway Code and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

Official Publisher for the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and The Official Highway Code and The Official Highway Code for Northern Ireland. This is a concession contract. In the total value section, this shows the estimated value of the opportunity for publishing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012889-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2032 Over 5 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 STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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