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Robin Hood Travel Scheme

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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11 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Robin Hood Travel Scheme has been executed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in Bristol, with the East Midlands Combined County Authority as the supplier. Classified under the travel services industry, this contract was awarded on 3rd March 2026 and will remain active until 31st December 2027. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract was awarded under legal basis 2023/54, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This phase is complete, marking the successful execution of the contract, presented with comprehensive legal and financial documentation.

This procurement process offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large scale enterprises that can deliver efficient travel services. Although the Robin Hood travel scheme does not generally offer discounts to employers, it facilitates a 'travel to work' programme where employers purchase season passes for employees. This arrangement enables participating organisations to expand their service reach and integrate cost-effective solutions into corporate remuneration packages. Enterprises with capabilities in managing large-scale service delivery and financial arrangements will find favourable avenues in such projects, creating sustained relationships with government authorities.

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Notice Title

Robin Hood Travel Scheme

Notice Description

The Robin Hood travel scheme does not generally offer any discounts to employers, but do operate a 'travel to work' scheme where employers can purchase 12 month season passes which employees then pay back through salary deductions. DVSA pays for the pass upfront.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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