Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc4-e739-7387-b3e3-98b33b55b0ee/eoi-for-visa-application-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # EOI for Visa Application Services [Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-transport) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £60,000 Published 3 Oct 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: - [dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html](https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) Once successfully registered, please access the EOI by selecting the below link: - [dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/833857000199A9D4B9F8](https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/833857000199A9D4B9F8) ## CPV classification Legal services Application service providers Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05a7d2-2025-10-03T12:33:04+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05a7d2-2025-10-03T12:33:04+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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