--- title: "Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2020-02-28" --- # Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is being conducted by Transport for London (TfL), based in London, England. Currently in the planning stage, the initiative seeks to appoint a Concessionaire to administer, operate, and develop the FORS, aimed at improving road safety and environmental standards in transport. An initial milestone is set for engagement to conclude by 20 March 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £10,000,000. Interested suppliers can attend a briefing event scheduled for 3 April 2020, where they can learn more and register their interest. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport and logistics, particularly those focused on enhancing safety and sustainability. Suppliers with capabilities in project management, financial processing, marketing, and quality assurance would be well-suited to compete. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is designed to support diverse revenue streams for the FORS scheme, fostering economic growth and innovation within the sector. ## Notice TfL is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire that is capable of efficiently administrating, operating, and developing the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). The Concessionaire will be required to: * Administer the FORS scheme in a lean, efficient way and to an exceptional standard, in the interest of road safety and the environment * Improve the scheme's economic sustainability through the diversification of revenue streams so it is not solely reliant on operators * Ensure the scheme offers value for money to fleet operators and organisations which mandate FORS in their contracts * Work collaboratively with industry and multiple audit providers The Concessionaire will be responsible for the administration aspects of the FORS scheme which include but are not limited to; project management, processing finances, marketing/PR/communications, provision of a helpline, website, commercialisation of assets, certification, audit provision management, quality assurance and compliance. Established by TfL in 2008, FORS is a TfL owned accreditation scheme which requires freight and fleet operators to meet specific safety and environmental standards that are above and beyond the legal minimum. Embedded in procurement contracts, FORS allows operators to compete on quality not just on costs, and encourages progressive operational, management, driver and vehicle improvements. Since the appointment of the current Concessionaire which followed a competitive procurement exercise in2014, FORS has grown significantly and today has over 5,000 accredited operators, consisting of over 105,000vehicles. There are now accredited operators across 17 countries and FORS is seen as international best practice. Further information can be found at www.fors-online.org.uk To prevent a conflict of interest, the Concessionaire cannot be: * A FORS audit provider - as they will be required to undertake independent Quality Assurance on the audits and issue/enforce certifications * The FORS Governance and Standards provider - who sets the FORS Standard and acts as a final independent appeals board on audits, audit provider management, compliance and certification Additional information: A supplier briefing event is being held at 10:00-11:30hrs on Friday 3rd April 2020 at 5 Endeavour Square, Westfield Avenue, Stratford, E20 1JN. To register your interest via the above link https://doodle.com/poll/pcyyr9fswhprbrcm on Doodle Admin of FORS Registration and register on or before 20 March 2020 at the very latest. Please simply state: your name and your company name. A maximum of two (2) spaces per supplier applies. Space is limited to 50 attendees in total. Further details of the event will be communicated shortly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274027fa-834a-483d-8391-56c4c5aab0e9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63520000 - Transport agency services - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2020 at 23:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274027fa-834a-483d-8391-56c4c5aab0e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274027fa-834a-483d-8391-56c4c5aab0e9 28th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://doodle.com/poll/pcyyr9fswhprbrcm Supplier Event ## Notice URLs - https://doodle.com/poll/pcyyr9fswhprbrcm - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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