Planning

Barring Appeals

DBS

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 11:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The forthcoming procurement process, initiated by DBS, a public authority functioning under sub-central government, focuses on the provision of Legal Services to support Barring Appeals. Situated in Merseyside, Liverpool, the procurement falls under the industry category of legal services with a specific CPV classification of 79100000. It is currently in the planning stage, with key dates set for future announcements, including a notice expected on 28 February 2027. The contract period anticipated spans from December 2027 to December 2030, with a maximum extension possible until December 2031. These services are earmarked for delivery within the United Kingdom's region UKD, and the demand is intended to be above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services, with a focus on SMEs. Firms equipped to deliver the complex legal consultation and representation needed for Barring appeals would be ideal contenders. The procurement method allows for the potential renewal of contracts, offering long-term engagement prospects for successful suppliers. Business growth can be achieved through the expansion into public sector contracts and enhancing reputations via collaboration with a recognised authority like DBS, thereby broadening industry presence and capabilities in legal consultation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barring Appeals

Notice Description

Legal Services to support Barring appeals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020033-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 1 Dec 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DBS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dbscommercial@dbs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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