Pipeline

Taxi Private Hire (TPH) - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

  • Transport for London

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-023962

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051af1

Published 21 May 2025, 2:10pm



Scope

Reference

WS2247274351

Description

The contract will deliver DBS checks to candidates applying for a new or renewal Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver licence or Taxi driver licence. Completing an Enhanced DBS is a compulsory requirement order to be eligible for a licence. In addition, there is a requirement for TfL's Dial-a-Ride staff to have completed either a DBS or Enhanced DBS check. The DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office, which undertake DBS checks. The DBS has identified umbrella bodies who can manage a DBS check application on behalf of organisations or candidates, as candidates cannot request an Enhanced check directly.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 28 February 2026 to 27 February 2031
  • 5 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

20 July 2025


Contracting authority

Transport for London

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ

5 Endeavour Square

London

E20 1JN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Umar Mohammed

Email: umarmohammed@tfl.gov.uk

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - central government