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RFI - Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Service Discovery

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

01 Oct 2026 at 11:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is considering buying a discovery service to investigate problems with the existing taxi and private hire vehicle licensing service. The work would use an agile approach to build an evidence-based picture of current information-sharing arrangements, user needs and constraints, then identify potential options for improvement. This is business analysis and digital service discovery, with systems and technical consultancy and research elements. The work is intended to support decisions about improving licensing services; it is not the delivery of a replacement licensing system. Delivery is across the United Kingdom.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Department for Transport has set out an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is considering using Lot 1 of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 framework. The buyer’s expected contract period is 15 February to 15 April 2027, with a possible extension to 15 May 2027; renewal is indicated. A further notice is expected on 6 November 2026. The buyer plans market engagement through a request for information, with responses sought by 15 October 2026. No estimated contract value or evaluation criteria are provided here.

The work is likely to suit digital and business analysis suppliers able to investigate complex public services and turn findings into practical improvement options. Relevant strengths include agile discovery, user-needs research, analysis of information-sharing arrangements, and the ability to assess operational and technical constraints. Suppliers should be able to produce an evidence-based view of the problems and compare potential approaches, rather than simply build or operate a licensing system. The Department for Transport identifies small and medium-sized businesses as suitable for the work. Participation in the contemplated route is limited to suppliers on Lot 1 of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 framework, so businesses outside that supplier group would not be positioned to take part through this procurement route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Service Discovery

Notice Description

Department for Transport (DfT) is a ministerial department. We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the United Kingdom's businesses and keeps people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move. DfT is considering a procurement under Lot 1 of the Government Commercial Agency's Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (RM1043.9) framework agreement for a Supplier to deliver a Discovery. The Supplier would deliver an agile Discovery to develop an evidence-based understanding of the problems affecting the existing Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Service. This would include examining current information-sharing arrangements, user needs, constraints and potential options for improvement. If you are a Supplier on Lot 1 of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (RM1043.9) framework agreement and would like a copy of the RFI, please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk using the subject heading "RFI for Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Service Discovery".

Planning Information

If you are a Supplier on Lot 1 of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (RM1043.9) framework agreement and would like a copy of the RFI, please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk using the subject heading “RFI for Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Service Discovery”.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092761-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 15 Apr 2027 1-6 months
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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