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title: "DVLA Merchant Acquirer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518c4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# DVLA Merchant Acquirer

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518c4

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) pertains to the acquisition of services for a Merchant Acquirer, intended to facilitate secure credit and debit card transactions across DVLA's various payment channels. The procurement, which falls under the services category and involves banking and financial transaction processing services, has been outlined with an anticipated contract start date on the 1st of June 2027, spanning up to seven years with potential extensions. The most recent update from 27th January 2026 indicates the cancellation of the previous tender, with plans for a new tender to be issued under PA23 rules. The procurement method was initially conducted via an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting a structured approach towards potential suppliers. Business entities interested in engaging with this tender were required to submit bids electronically by the 13th of February 2026.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in banking services, financial transaction processing, and payment solutions integration. The contract, estimated to be valued at up to £185 million over its entire duration, presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing scalable and flexible merchant acquiring solutions, specifically tailored to public sector requirements. Companies equipped to handle high-volume financial transactions, integrated system links, and adherence to PCI DSS standards would find this tender well-aligned with their operational capabilities. Additionally, the requirement for robust online transaction processing and settlement services underscores an opportunity for providers with advanced financial technology solutions to partner with the DVLA in strengthening its payment processing infrastructure.

## Notice

DVLA requires a Merchant Acquirer (MA) service to support the secure processing, authorisation, settlement and reporting of credit and debit card transactions across DVLA's online, telephony and automated payment channels. The service must support cardholder-not-present transactions, comply with PCI DSS standards, integrate with DVLA's Payment Gateway, and provide the required management information, reconciliation and chargeback handling. The contract will support DVLA services including Electronic Vehicle Licensing (EVL), personalised registrations, driver licensing, tachograph services and other payment-reliant transactions. No volumes are guaranteed and projected volumes are indicative only. The contract will be let for 5 years with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years (5+2). The procurement is being conducted via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One extension period: up to 24 months (2 years) Maximum total contract length: 7 years (5 + 2)

### Planning Information

Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to support the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in early market engagement ahead of a potential procurement. This engagement is intended as a fact-finding exercise only. Routes to market are still being considered and may be subject to change.
This notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for the purposes of preliminary market engagement.
This notice does not formally commence a procurement process.
What’s Happening Now
DVLA will host a webinar on 13th August 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00, to present a slide pack and facilitate a Q&A session about the service.
Before attending, participants are required to complete a questionnaire to support the fact-finding exercise.
To register your interest and receive the questionnaire, please email cai.vickery@dvla.gov.uk by 6th August 2025. Include your organisation name and the names, job titles, and email addresses of those wishing to attend.
Please note: any information you provide will be treated as background information only and shall not constitute any offer or commitment by either party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007025-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | 2031-03-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MORRISTON |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:44 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007025-2026
- 24 Dec 2025 at 11:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086099-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042709-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 12:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007025-2026
  27th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086099-2025
  24th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042709-2025
  24th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023251-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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