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title: "Provision of International Driving Permit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066eb7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Provision of International Driving Permit Services

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066eb7

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, UK, is undergoing a tender process for the "Provision of International Driving Permit Services." The procurement is at the tender stage as of 10th July 2026, with a procurement method classified as an open competition below threshold. The opportunity involves providing services nationwide across the UK, catering to the industry category of customer services. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 27th August 2026, and the service is expected to commence in December 2026, ending in March 2030. The tender aims to set the groundwork for replacing the current service provision, which expires on 31st March 2027, with contracts running initially for 3 years and 4 months. This procurement, although falling below the legislative threshold for a concession contract, is classified as non-regulated under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to engage in a stable, revenue-generating contract over an extended period. Ideal participants are those with robust logistics and customer service capabilities, ideally with experience in providing widespread, in-person transaction services across the UK. The contract allows the service provider to retain a legally set fee of £5.50 per permit, creating a potential income stream of £4.5 million over the contract term. By fulfilling the demands of issuing approximately 270,000 permits annually, businesses can potentially expand their footprint and enhance their service offerings in the public sector. The nature of this service is well-suited for companies with established networks in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and who can ensure operational readiness by the end of 2026.

## Notice

DVLA invites tenders for the provision of International Driving Permit Services on a national (UK wide) basis. The service is currently outsourced; the current service provision with the incumbent supplier expires on the 31 March 2027. The requirements for the services that shall be provided by the successful Supplier include: * The ability for UK driving licence holders to transact in-person. * Widespread coverage across England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. * The capability to issue approximately 270,000 permits per annum. * Provide service availability of 48 hours per week across all service locations, spread over 6 days to cater for a range of customers. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years and 4 months (see the Procurement Timetable in the Invitation to Tender for detail) which shall be comprised of: * a period of 4 months, or such other period as the Authority deems necessary, from the Effective Date for the delivery of an Implementation Plan (termed the "Mobilisation and Transition Period"), followed by * the period commencing from the end of the Mobilisation & Transition Period until the expiry of the contract term. No driving permits will be issued (and therefore no revenue generation) under this Contract during the Mobilisation and Transition Period. The fee for an International Driving Permit (IDP) is PS5.50. This fee is set in legislation, and service provider must be able to deliver the IDP service based on retaining the full PS5.50 fee paid by the customer; there will be no additional supplement to the fee by DVLA or the customer. This equates to a potential PS4.5M of income for the service provider over the proposed contract term. DVLA's position is that this procurement falls below the legislative threshold for a concession contract. Therefore, it is classified as a non-regulated procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, and the rules applicable to regulated concession contracts do not apply for this procurement. Although not mandated under PA23, DVLA is voluntarily publishing this notice to ensure transparency in our procurement process.

### Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to participate in this preliminary market engagement by competing an online questionnaire. The questionnaire will be open until 23:59 on 01/04/2026 and can be accessed here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/IDPMarch2026
Questionnaire responses are intended exclusively for DVLA’s consideration, to inform our thinking as requirements are developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342300 - Customer services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065129-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035169-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025091-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065129-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035169-2026
  17th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025091-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
- https://online1.snapsurveys.com/IDPMarch2026
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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