--- title: "Administration of FORS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f349" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f349" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f349.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f349.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Administration of FORS Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f349 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f349) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f349.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage for the administration re-tender of its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) concession contract. This initiative falls under the services category and is related to vehicle-fleet management and public road transport services, with a substantial contract value of £75.6 million GBP gross. The procurement process is anticipated to commence shortly and the current strategy includes an Early Market Engagement phase, with interested parties expected to respond by 22 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 8 July 2027 and aims to promote fleet safety and efficiency across the UK. Potential suppliers, particularly those within the vehicle-fleet management and administration services industries, will find this opportunity rewarding as it aligns with TfL's commitment towards road safety and environmental performance, further contributing to London's Vision Zero goal. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with TfL for further information and to express interest. This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management, transport services, or administration services, offering a platform to contribute to elevated safety and sustainability standards. Engagement in this tender could help businesses leverage their expertise in the accreditations necessary for fleet and freight operations. Companies experienced in handling large-scale contracts, especially those with existing infrastructure for managing and growing membership schemes, are best suited to compete. The FORS scheme's anticipated geographical reach and brand ownership requirements promise substantial business growth and branding opportunities. Innovative companies with a strategic approach to enhancing safety practices and environmental standards will find this contract particularly beneficial, potentially leading to increased revenue and market presence both in the UK and internationally. With the re-tendering of the scheme's management, businesses have the chance to influence and steer the future development of a well-regarded scheme in the transport sector. ## Notice This notice is issued to determine market interest in the forthcoming re-tender of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Administration Concession Contract, which is currently anticipated to expire in July 2027. Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to engage with potential providers ahead of this future procurement opportunity. Further details regarding the tender process will be shared in due course. Please note that all dates referenced are indicative and subject to change. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme to incentivise and recognise exemplary best practice for freight vehicle and fleet safety, efficiency and environmental standards for freight operators. The scheme audits fleet vehicle operators and awards bronze, silver and gold accreditations by asking them to demonstrate exceptional levels of best practice in safety and efficiency. Currently FORS has approximately 4,700 operators and over 100,000 vehicles signed up to the scheme from across the UK and European Union. The scheme commits fleet operators to achieve high vehicle and driving standards relating to road safety, and environmental performance. Encouraging fleet operators to take part in the FORS scheme is an important part of the Mayor's Vision Zero goal to eliminate death and serious injury manage Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) on the transport network and its commitment for London to become a zero-carbon city by 2030. Additionally, since April 2024, all GLA group contracts over PS1m involving vehicles, require that suppliers must be accredited to the highest FORS Gold standard, whilst suppliers of contracts under PS1m are required to be FORS Silver standard accredited. FORS was originally established as a voluntary scheme by TfL in 2008 and its initial popularity led to its growth firstly in London, and then across the UK, whilst it was free to members, and fully funded by TfL. To make the scheme finally sustainable and grow it even further, it was decided in 2013 to concession out the management of FORS, funded directly by member subscription fees. TfL has retained the ownership of the FORS brand and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to all FORS materials including documents, images and software. The Concessionaire is responsible for managing and protecting the FORS brand as part of the contract requirements but has no additional rights to use the FORS brand or IPR unless expressly permitted to do so. A primary aim for the concessionaire will also be to grow the membership of the scheme, both domestically and internationally. Upon award of the previous contract the expected revenue to the concessionaire was estimated to be circa PS45m over a 5 year term. ### Planning Information This notice is for Early Market Engagement purposes, this is to inform the market of TfL's current strategy and business requirements as it pertains to FORS administration concessions contract and how to register their interest. If you are interested in this upcoming procurement please contact: paulbooth2@tfl.gov.uk Interest Response Deadline: 12pm (noon) 22 May 2026. Any feedback received will be reviewed, analysed, and may be considered by the project team in developing any subsequent procurement strategy for any potential procurement activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038307-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2027 - 8 Jul 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 08:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038307-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 08:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081739-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038307-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081739-2025 11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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