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title: "DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System"
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# DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4dfa9c4-5742-4b42-b917-3d940060d834

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System." This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The awarded contract aims to secure ongoing support and maintenance for the VETS IT System, crucial for managing the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate compliance. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, commenced on 30th March 2026 and will run until 29th March 2029, covering multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such business types. Companies specialising in IT services with experience in service management, incident resolution, performance monitoring, and system optimisation will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their business through collaboration with a major government department. Informed Solutions Ltd, which has been announced as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this project, highlighting potential areas of growth for similar enterprises in providing technical support and system maintenance under government frameworks.

## Notice

supplier to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) IT System. The VETS IT System underpins delivery of the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate by enabling DfT and vehicle manufacturers to manage compliance, data submissions and annual trading activities. The procurement will secure a supplier to provide service management, incident resolution, performance monitoring, and system optimisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7714a1e-9966-48d6-8942-acd12154bfd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7714a1e-9966-48d6-8942-acd12154bfd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7714a1e-9966-48d6-8942-acd12154bfd6
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de0f573c-063e-4b6c-8d2b-112367379f83
  n/a

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