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    ContractsUK International Driving Permit Service Provider
    Closed contract

    UK International Driving Permit Service Provider

    Contract value
    £4.5m
    Closed 27 Aug 2026

    DVLA invites tenders to provide International Driving Permit services across the UK for 3 years and 4 months, issuing approximately 270,000 permits annually at £5.50 per permit.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 10 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £4.5m
    Closed 27 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 27 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£4,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      27 Aug 2026
      4 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 27 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    10 Jul 2026Today27 Aug 2026

    Brief

    DVLA is seeking a service provider to deliver International Driving Permit (IDP) services across the UK on a national basis. The successful supplier will replace the current outsourced provider, with the contract commencing 1 April 2027 for an initial term of 3 years and 4 months. Key Service Requirements: • Enable UK driving licence holders to apply and collect permits in person • Establish widespread service locations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland • Capacity to issue approximately 270,000 permits annually • Operate 48 hours per week across all locations, spread over 6 days Contract Structure: • 4-month Mobilisation and Transition Period (no permits issued, no revenue) • Followed by live service delivery period Financial Terms: • Fee per permit: £5.50 (set by legislation) • Service provider retains the full £5.50 per permit issued • Estimated revenue: approximately £4.5 million over the contract term This is a non-regulated procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. DVLA is publishing this notice voluntarily to ensure transparency.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

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    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-066eb7
    DV
    Buyer
    Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
    Sector
    Professional Services