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title: "Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051af1"
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published: "2026-02-26"
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# Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051af1

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks, with services targeting the administration, defence, and social security sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated around 20th July 2025. This initiative focuses on delivering DBS checks which are mandatory for candidates applying for or renewing Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver licences or Taxi driver licences, as well as TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff. The contract period is planned to start on 28th February 2026 and conclude on 27th February 2031. The procurement location is London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in administrative services, particularly those with experience managing DBS applications. The requirement for Enhanced DBS checks attracts umbrella bodies that can efficiently handle the checks on behalf of candidates. Businesses that provide comprehensive administrative solutions or specialise in compliance processes related to driver licensing and checks would find themselves well-positioned to bid for this tender. As TfL is a central government public authority, successful bidders can gain valuable experience and network opportunities within the governmental and transport sectors.

## Notice

The contract will deliver DBS checks to candidates applying for a new or renewal Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver licence or Taxi driver licence. Completing an Enhanced DBS is a compulsory requirement order to be eligible for a licence. In addition, there is a requirement for TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff to have completed either a DBS or Enhanced DBS check. The DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office, which undertake DBS checks. The DBS has identified umbrella bodies who can manage a DBS check application on behalf of organisations or candidates, as candidates cannot request an Enhanced check directly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017420-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:46 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017420-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 13:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017420-2026
  26th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023962-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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