Planning

Architecture and Security Managed Services

DBS

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 12:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on acquiring "Architecture and Security Managed Services" for the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), a public authority in the sub-central government category. The procurement is related to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, under the CPV classification 72000000. The process is planned for the UK, primarily in the region coded UKD, with key dates including the expected commencement of the contract period on 1st April 2028 and completion by 31st March 2030, potentially extendable to 31st March 2031. A future procurement notice is anticipated by 30th June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business expansion, particularly for SMEs specialised in IT services and consulting. Companies with expertise in architecture or security managed services will be well-suited to compete, offering them an opportunity to engage in long-term contracts with a reputable public authority. The planned procurement ensures a continued demand for comprehensive IT solutions over several years, which could provide stable business growth for participating enterprises capable of meeting the specified requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architecture and Security Managed Services

Notice Description

Architecture and Security Managed Services for DBS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
30 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 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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