Scope
Reference
EOI-VISA-TRHR01
Description
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/Expression of Interest (EOI) is to determine market appetite and to gather information pertaining to cabability and potential costs. This will aid the Department is refining the requirement.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has a requirement for the provision of an experienced third-party provider to deliver comprehensive visa sponsorship services for skilled workers. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end management of sponsorship activities, ensuring full compliance with UK Government Home Office regulations.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has held an A-rated license to sponsor employees for skilled worker visas for several years, with an allocation of eight certificates per year, with an intention to apply for eight more.
Interested suppliers are required to created an account to access DfTs e-sourcing platform:
• https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Once successfully registered, please access the EOI by selecting the below link:
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 3 December 2025
- 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 72416000 - Application service providers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
17 October 2025
Engagement process description
Interested suppliers are required to created an account to access DfTs e-sourcing platform:
• https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Once successfully registered, please access the EOI by selecting the below link:
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 October 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government