Tender: DVLA – Provision of UK-wide International Driving Permit (IDP) Services

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DVLA is seeking a supplier for UK-wide in-person International Driving Permit (IDP) services, currently outsourced with the incumbent contract expiring on 31 March 2027. The successful supplier must provide widespread coverage across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, offer in-person transactions for UK driving licence holders, be capable of issuing approximately 270,000 permits per annum, and provide service availability of 48 hours per week across service locations spread over six days. The contract is for an initial term of 3 years and 4 months, including a mobilisation and transition period of 4 months (during which no permits will be issued or revenue generated) followed by the remainder of the contract term. The IDP fee is set in legislation at £5.50, which the service provider must retain in full with no additional supplement from DVLA or the customer, equating to a potential £4.5M of income over the proposed contract term. DVLA classifies this procurement as a non-regulated procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 and is voluntarily publishing the notice for transparency.