Specialist compliance support for HGV, PSV, school transport & restricted licence operators across the UK
Bronze Vault Badge 🟤 Bronze Tier
⚠️ Urgent DVSA & OTC Response

The DVSA Doesn't Call Ahead

A roadside stop. A letter on the doormat. An officer in your yard. When it happens, Evidence Vault (Bronze) means you open your phone and show them everything: organised, timestamped, audit-ready. Set up in days, from £125 a month, first month free.

Compliance Standard: Legal compliance – all evidence as required by UK transport law, as published and amended from time to time. The essential foundation of every compliant operation.
⚠️ Every week without structured evidence is a week your licence is exposed. One prohibition or one TC letter can put a small operation out of business.
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of 10 Risks Covered
24/7
Vault Access
90-Day
Compliance Cycle
Evidence Vault
Your External TM's Help
FIRST MONTH FREE
£125/mo
Month one: £0. Then just £28.85/week
Up to 4 vehicles included · +£10/mo per extra vehicle (from the 5th vehicle)
Monthly agreement · No lock-in · Prices excl. VAT
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First month free. Cancel any time.
Card required – nothing is charged for 30 days.

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🔒 Platforms meeting ISO 27001 / SOC 2 security standards*

What Your Dashboard Actually Shows You

A short walkthrough of the Compliance Dashboard you get the moment your Evidence Vault activates – what's tracked, what "audit-ready" looks like, and the reassurance of seeing your compliance position at a glance.

  • Your compliance position, visualised in real time
  • What's uploaded, what's outstanding, at a glance
  • The audit-ready categories your evidence lives in

Evidence Management Built for Compliance

Everything you need to organise, secure, and demonstrate your compliance evidence – structured against the legal requirements of the UK Transport Act.

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Operator Records Management

All operator evidence organised into compliance- and audit-ready categories. Structured against legal requirements and timestamped for demonstrability.

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Vehicle Evidence Management

Vehicle records structured against legal requirements. Maintenance records, MOTs, tax, insurance – all categorised and audit-ready.

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Driver Evidence Management

Driver records audit-ready and demonstrable. Licences, CPC records, medical declarations, disciplinary records – everything in one place.

Quarterly Compliance Checklist

Every 90 days, receive a comprehensive summary of outstanding evidence, the risks each gap creates, and clear action steps to close them. Tailored to your operation.

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Compliance Dashboard

Real-time visibility of your compliance position at a glance. See what's uploaded, what's outstanding, and what needs attention – from any device, 24/7.

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Standard Policy Library

Access to standard compliance policy templates and proformas. The foundational documents every operator needs to demonstrate their compliance systems.

BFT Vault turns your files into evidence.
BFTi turns your evidence into knowledge.

Introducing BFTi. Your Vault, Fully Reportable.

The reporting and analytics engine built into BFT Vault. Ask a question. Get the report.

Ask it, in plain English

“Which documents are missing, expired, or filed against the wrong vehicle?”

“When is my next PMI due?”

“Which driver files are incomplete?”

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Ask, Do Not Dig

Ask in plain English and get a structured answer from your own records. No spreadsheets, no digging through folders.

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Reports on Demand

Outstanding documents, expiries, fleet status, driver files, policy coverage. Run them whenever you need them, with no setup.

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Cross-Checks as It Goes

A certificate filed against the wrong registration gets flagged, rather than sitting there unnoticed until someone official finds it.

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Every Line Is Traceable

Every line in every report links straight to the document behind it. Check the source in one click. You never have to take its word for it.

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Your Policy Library Too

BFTi reports on your BFT policy and procedure library as well as your records. Evidence Vault (Bronze) covers the core policy and procedure set: which policies are in place, current, and acknowledged.

Included as Standard

Included on Evidence Vault (Bronze), Audit Guardian (Silver) and Executive Shield (Gold). No extra cost, and nothing to activate.

BFTi handles the records. For the judgement calls, the Compliance Helpline is still your direct line to a human expert.

All answers are based on the documents you have uploaded to your Vault. Only what is in your Vault can be interrogated and reported on.

Your proof, organised. Now it answers back.

Your Complete Evidence Vault

Every feature included with Bronze Evidence Vault – no hidden extras, no add-on fees.

BFTi (BFT Intelligence)

Run instant reports on your fleet, drivers and documents, plus your core policy and procedure set. Ask in plain English, get the report, with every line linked to its source document.

30–45 Minute Setup Support Call

Full diagnostic, evidence structure built live, drivers and vehicles entered, dashboard configured. You leave with a complete system – not an empty dashboard.

Operator Records Management

All operator evidence organised into compliance- and audit-ready categories aligned with UK transport law.

Vehicle Evidence Management

Structured against legal requirements. Maintenance, MOTs, tax, insurance – categorised and audit-ready.

Driver Evidence Management

Audit-ready and demonstrable. Licences, CPC, medicals, disciplinary records in one place.

Quarterly Compliance Checklist

Summarises outstanding evidence, the risks it creates, and how to address each gap. Tailored to your operation.

Compliance Dashboard

Visual overview of your compliance position at a glance – from any device, 24/7.

Standard Policy & Proforma Library

Foundational compliance policy templates every operator needs.

Compliance Helpline (2 queries/month)

10 minutes each. Compliance questions answered by BFT transport compliance specialists.

TC Letter Triage & Signposting

Immediate explanation of what any TC or DVSA letter means and what your options are.

24/7 Access from Any Device

Phone, tablet, or computer. Your evidence available instantly wherever you are.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Your evidence is encrypted, access-controlled, and managed on technology platforms meeting ISO 27001 / SOC 2 security standards.*

Reduced PI Preparation Rates

Bronze clients pay £4,500 for professional PI evidence pack preparation and hearing support, including an expert and experienced PI solicitor team on your side – the same rate as non-clients. Reduced PI rates begin at Silver.

Seen Enough? Your First Month Is Free.

Card required, nothing charged for 30 days. Cancel any time.

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5 of 10 Core Compliance Risks Covered

Evidence Vault (Bronze) covers the foundational compliance risks that protect your operator licence. Expanded coverage is available on Silver and Gold if you ever need it.

Losing Your O-Licence
Critical – 10/10
Covered
Unannounced DVSA Visit
High – 9/10
Covered
Maintenance Failures & Prohibitions
High – 9/10
Covered
No Paperwork / No Evidence
Serious – 8/10
Covered
TC Letter on Your Doormat
Critical – 10/10
Covered
Drivers' Hours Infringements
High – 9/10
Signpost
Competitor Reported You to the TC
Medium – 7/10
Signpost
Called to Public Inquiry
Critical – 10/10
Silver+
Your TM Isn't Doing the Job
Serious – 8/10
Gold Only
Being Undercut / Going Bust
Medium – 7/10
Silver+
5
Fully Covered
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Signpost & Triage
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Upgrade Required
599 Limited
"We fly through inspections – the paperwork is perfect."
David · 599 Limited
The Taxi People
"A huge relief – I can finally focus on running the business."
Masud · The Taxi People Limited
St Margarets Coaches
"I can pick up the phone at any time – they always answer."
Mel · St Margarets Coaches Ltd
Ecotrans UK
"Worth every penny."
Spencer Linahan · Ecotrans UK Limited

Evidence Vault Is Built For

Bronze is the right starting point if your operation matches any of these profiles.

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1–100+ Vehicle Operators

From a single vehicle to a large fleet: structured, audit-ready evidence at any scale.

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Owner-Drivers & Multi-Vehicle Operators

Your licence is your livelihood, whether you run one vehicle or many. Evidence Vault makes compliance demonstrable.

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Restricted Licence Holders & National & International Licence Operators

Restricted, Standard National or Standard International: same compliance obligations, same need for structured evidence.

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Schools with PSV Licences

Operating school transport under a PSV licence? Your compliance evidence needs the same structure as any operator.

New & Current Licensed Operators

Just received your licence, or held one for years? Evidence Vault builds and maintains your compliance structure from day one.

John Potgieter FCILT, Principal Consultant, BFT Consulting
John Potgieter, FCILT
Principal Consultant · Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK · CPC-Qualified Transport Manager

John personally leads Public Inquiry preparation and representation, attending all eight regional Traffic Commissioner offices across England, Scotland and Wales. His structured, systems-based approach to compliance was developed through senior corporate governance roles, including at IBM, and treats compliance as an engineering problem rather than an administrative burden. In April 2026 he was awarded Chartered Fellow status by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK, the highest professional distinction in the sector.

Evidence Vault (Bronze) is built on that same standard: the structure that keeps you audit-ready every day is the structure BFT uses when preparing operators for Public Inquiry itself. For Ecotrans UK Limited's April 2026 Public Inquiry, BFT prepared an evidence bundle of over 1,500 pages. The outcome, in the Managing Director's own words:

"The only undertaking he put on the licence was that we stick with Blue Flag for the next 24 months – which we were planning on doing anyway, because going forward it just makes everything so very organised."
Spencer Linahan, Managing Director, Ecotrans UK Limited

All consultants are CPC-accredited Transport Managers with tertiary legal or business management qualifications. BFT Consulting Ltd is a Professional Member of the RHA and an approved ASOT training centre for Driver CPC training, and our technology platforms meet ISO 27001 / SOC 2 security standards.*

From Signup to Audit-Ready

Your Evidence Vault is set up and operational within days – not weeks.

Sign Up & Payment

Sign up online, payment is processed securely via Stripe, and you receive your login details immediately. Your Evidence Vault is ready for setup.

Setup Support Call

Book your 30–45 minute Setup Call. We complete a full diagnostic, build your compliance evidence structure, enter your drivers and vehicles, and set up your dashboard. You leave with a complete system.

Upload or Email Your Evidence

Upload your compliance documents, certificates, maintenance records, driver files, and vehicle evidence. Everything is categorised automatically against legal requirements and timestamped.

Quarterly Checklists

Every 90 days, receive your compliance checklist identifying missing evidence, the risks each gap creates, and clear action steps to close them. No guesswork – just clear direction.

DVSA-Ready Anytime

When the DVSA arrives or you receive a TC letter, your evidence is already organised, timestamped, and demonstrable. Open your device and show them everything – in order, categorised, audit-ready.

Ongoing Protection

Continue uploading evidence as you generate it. Your quarterly checklists keep you informed of any gaps. Your compliance position is always current, always demonstrable.

Bronze Evidence Vault – Fleet Pricing

Your first month is free whatever your fleet size. Thereafter: 4 vehicles included in the base price, each additional vehicle £10/month from the 5th vehicle. All prices exclusive of VAT.

Fleet Size Monthly Cost Per Vehicle Weekly Equivalent
Up to 4 vehicles £125 £31.25 £28.85
5 vehicles £135 £27.00 £31.15
6 vehicles £145 £24.17 £33.46
8 vehicles £165 £20.62 £38.08
10 vehicles £185 £18.50 £42.69
15 vehicles £235 £15.67 £54.23
20 vehicles £285 £14.25 £65.77

If the Worst Happens: Public Inquiry Preparation

If you're ever called to a Public Inquiry, you have access to a team to prepare and represent you, with an expert and experienced PI solicitor team on your side, for a flat £4,500.

£4,500
PI Preparation & Representation

Should you later upgrade to Silver or Gold, this price reduces by £1,000 to £2,000.†

One Public Inquiry costs more than three years of Evidence Vault (Bronze).
† Discounted client rates require 3+ months' active Vault membership at the relevant tier.

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Everyday Peace of Mind, in Their Own Words

Real UK operators. Real fleets. Quotes taken from recorded client interviews, used with permission.

599 Limited fleet

Any inspections we have now, we fly through because the paperwork is perfect. It is a massive weight off our shoulders knowing everything is set up properly.

David · 599 Limited · Film Production Transport
Masud, The Taxi People Limited

It felt like I was always one step behind, and it was stressful and overwhelming. Now that we are fully compliant it is a huge relief. I can finally focus on running and growing the business.

Masud · Director, The Taxi People Limited · Taxi & Private Hire
St Margarets Coaches Ltd

I can pick up the phone at any time, even at odd hours, and they always answer. With a twenty four hour operation that support is essential. Absolutely recommend it.

Mel and team · St Margarets Coaches Ltd · PSV & Coach
Ecotrans UK Limited vehicle

To now have somebody alongside us that does the transport side of it all, and lets us just get along with what we actually do ourselves, is worth every penny.

Spencer Linahan · Managing Director, Ecotrans UK Limited · Restricted Licence, Recycling

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the free month work?
Your first month of Evidence Vault (Bronze) is free. A payment card is required at signup so your Vault and dashboard can be activated immediately, but nothing is charged for 30 days. Your first payment of £125 (plus VAT, plus any additional vehicles) is taken on day 31. We will email you a reminder before your first charge. You can cancel online at any time, including during the free month, and if you cancel before day 31 you pay nothing.
What exactly do I get with Evidence Vault (Bronze)?
You get a complete compliance evidence management system that organises all your uploaded documents into audit-ready categories aligned with UK transport law. This includes a 30–45 minute Setup Support Call where we build your system live, quarterly compliance checklists identifying missing evidence and the risks created, a compliance dashboard, standard policy library, TC letter triage and signposting, compliance helpline (2 queries/month, 10 minutes each), enterprise-grade security, 24/7 access from any device, and PI preparation at the standard £4,500 rate, including an expert and experienced PI solicitor team; reduced PI rates begin at Silver.
What is BFTi, and is it included with Evidence Vault (Bronze)?
BFTi (BFT Intelligence) is the reporting engine built into BFT Vault, and it is included on every tier at no extra cost, including Evidence Vault (Bronze). There is nothing to activate. You ask a question in plain English, such as which documents are missing or when your next PMI is due, and BFTi reads your own records and returns a structured report, with every line linked to the source document so you can check it in one click. It works only on the documents in your own account. BFTi reports what your records show; for judgement calls on what that means for your licence, the Compliance Helpline is your direct line to a human expert.
How many vehicles are included in the base price?
Evidence Vault includes up to 4 vehicles in the base price of £125/mo. Each additional vehicle from the 5th costs £10/mo. For example: 6 vehicles = £125 + (2 × £10) = £145/mo. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
What happens during the Setup Support Call?
In 30–45 minutes we complete a full diagnostic using our compliance checklist, build your compliance evidence structure with all legally required categories, enter your drivers and vehicles, set up your compliance dashboard, and assess your compliance risk profile. You leave the call with a complete, audit-ready compliance evidence system – not an empty dashboard.
What does the quarterly compliance checklist include?
Every 90 days you receive a comprehensive checklist summarising exactly what compliance evidence is missing from your vault, the specific compliance risks each gap creates, and clear action steps on how to address each gap. This isn't generic advice – it's tailored to your operation based on what you've uploaded and what's outstanding.
What if I get a Traffic Commissioner letter or DVSA visit?
Evidence Vault (Bronze) provides immediate triage and signposting. We'll explain what the letter means, what your options are, and the next steps you should take. For DVSA visits, your evidence is already organised and audit-ready – you can show them everything on your device instantly. If you need professional Public Inquiry preparation, Bronze PI preparation is £4,500 (the standard non-client rate, including an expert and experienced PI solicitor team); reduced PI rates begin at Silver.
Is this a long-term contract?
No. Evidence Vault (Bronze) is a monthly agreement with no lock-in and no minimum term. Your first month is free, and cancelling before day 31 costs nothing. You have complete flexibility to upgrade to Silver or Gold, downgrade, or cancel month to month. We retain clients through the quality of our compliance management – not through contract lock-in.
How is my evidence protected?
All evidence uploaded to BFT Vault is managed on enterprise-grade technology platforms meeting ISO 27001 / SOC 2 security standards.* Your compliance evidence is encrypted, access-controlled, and available 24/7 from any device.
I only have 1–2 vehicles. Is this really for me?
Especially for you. Smaller operators are disproportionately affected by enforcement because you can't absorb the cost. One prohibition, one TC letter, one PI – and your business could be finished. Evidence Vault starts at just £125/month (£28.85/week) and gives you the same audit-ready evidence presentation as larger operations. When the DVSA turns up, you'll open your phone and show them everything – in order, timestamped, and demonstrable.
What about paper documents I haven't uploaded yet?
BFT Vault manages your compliance position based on the evidence you upload. If compliance documents exist but haven't been uploaded, your quarterly compliance checklist will identify exactly what's missing, the risk it creates, and what action is needed. Uploading your evidence is the first and most important step – once it's in the Vault, it's secured and audit-ready.
Can I upgrade to Silver or Gold later?
Yes. You can upgrade to Audit Guardian (Silver) or Executive Shield (Gold) at any time. Your existing evidence and structure carries over seamlessly. Silver adds active compliance management with automated alerts, forward maintenance planning, and enhanced reporting. Gold adds a dedicated client manager, DVSA response management, bi-monthly licence checks, PMI analysis, branded training materials, and direct access to BFT expert qualified Transport Managers.

Your Licence Is Your Livelihood.
Protect It with Evidence Vault.

Every week without structured compliance evidence is a week your licence is exposed. The DVSA doesn't call ahead.

First month free · Then from £28.85/week · No lock-in · Cancel any time · Questions? Call 0330 179 7379
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