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Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - FLS-1011 - Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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02 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a contract for a Driving Licence Checking and Grey Fleet Service under the title "Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - FLS-1011". This contract has reached the award and contract stage, with an effective date of 19th September 2025 and a value of £28,000. Located in Inverness, UK, it falls under the environmental protection industry category and follows an open procurement method facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework (ref: RM1557.14). The process was completed with close adherence to regulations, overseen by the Inverness Justice Centre and the Court of Session as part of the review process. The services will ensure compliance with licensing and insurance requirements for employees and vehicles used by the organisation.

This procurement provides a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in license verification and management services. With the use of a framework agreement and an open procedure, this contract is suitable for businesses with capabilities in digital compliance solutions, automated systems for continuous checks, and expertise within the regulatory framework. The contract's scope allows businesses to streamline operations and offer innovative services to meet legal and organisational standards, thus promoting growth through a reliable and ongoing partnership with a government body. Safe2Drive Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Glasgow, was successful in securing this opportunity, exemplifying the potential for similar enterprises to expand their market presence by meeting public sector demands in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - FLS-1011 - Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) had a requirement to contract with an external service provider for the provision of Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service. The service is required to ensure employees driving or vehicles used as part of FLS work meet legal and organisational requirements such as having the correct licensing and insurance requirements. The external service will allow FLS to easily verify the validity of each driver's licence against the most recent DVLA information. The service and accompanying system are setup to recheck the drivers continuously and automatically based on time periods set by FLS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice for a Framework Call-Off Contract for FLS-1011 - Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service. This is a Direct Award Call Off from G-Cloud 14 (ref: RM1557.14).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212960 - Drivers and system software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE2DRIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540432
    Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - FLS-1011 - Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) had a requirement to contract with an external service provider for the provision of Driving Licence Checking Service & Grey Fleet Service. The service is required to ensure employees driving or vehicles used as part of FLS work meet legal and organisational requirements such as having the correct licensing and insurance requirements. The external service will allow FLS to easily verify the validity of each driver's licence against the most recent DVLA information. The service and accompanying system are setup to recheck the drivers continuously and automatically based on time periods set by FLS.

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