RFP QuestBeta
OpenStage · planning

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

UK2 notice - Provision of Merchant Acquirer Services

Financial ServicesCPV 66100000
Value£2.9m framework ceiling
Deadline
Published8 Sept 2026
RegionNationwide

Framework ceiling £2,874,706 — the most the agreement may spend across all suppliers and call-offs, not a contract value Reviewed: from 6 comparable contracts.

Who to contact
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

When this comes round again

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has published 9 Financial & Insurance Services notices, about every 6 months. On that rhythm the next one is expected around March 2027.

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The brief

DVLA requires a Merchant Acquirer service to ensure service continuity and enable the acceptance of credit and debit card payments from card issuing banks.

The MA service must support payment options for a range of DVLA services, including (but not limited to): • Electronic Vehicle Licensing (EVL) • Personalised Registrations (Sales and Retain) • Enforcement Penalty Payments • Driver Licence services • Tachograph Company and Driver Cards • Trailer Registration • Duplicate and Replacement Registration Documents • Driver Customer Services • Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Recovery • First Registration • Online Enforcement Penalty Payment (OEPP) • Registration of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS)

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

DVLA requires a Merchant Acquirer service

DVLA requires a Merchant Acquirer service to ensure service continuity and enable the acceptance of credit and debit card payments from card issuing banks.

02

The MA service must support payment options

The MA service must support payment options for a range of DVLA services, including (but not limited to):.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f6b
Stage
planning · planned
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
084854-2026
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