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contract_15951 - DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025

HOME OFFICE

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process titled "DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025," under the industry category of Administrative development project services, with POST OFFICE LTD as the awarded supplier. This tender, valued at £1,220,480, involves the delivery of services across various regions including the UK and other territories globally. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a Single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 24th March 2025 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. The award notice was published on 12th March 2026, marking the conclusion of the procurement process.

This contract presents opportunities for large enterprises experienced in delivering administrative development services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive identity verification solutions. Given the scope encompassing different regions, businesses with a global or multi-regional presence are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for expansion. While this specific contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future tenders may offer pathways for diverse business profiles in this sector to explore service provision to the Home Office or similar entities. The procurement aligns with strategic growth in service delivery capabilities across both domestic and international landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

contract_15951 - DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025

Notice Description

Contract Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c22d8912-dea9-4638-a136-a2acd2a18a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a8cc90-5cfe-4d52-b8e6-4d6ec42dd683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,220,480 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POST OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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