Planning

DBS General Legal Services

DBS

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 12:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for DBS General Legal Services, initiated by the Defence Business Services (DBS), is currently in the planning stage. This process involves securing legal services to support the overall delivery of DBS services. The buying organisation, a public authority operating under sub-central government, is located at 10 Princes Parade, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), with the contract period expected to commence on 1st December 2027 and run until 30th November 2030, with a potential extension until 30th November 2031. Important future notices are expected by 28th February 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers looking to expand their business within the public sector. Contracts of this scale, focused on legal services, offer significant growth potential for firms specialising in public sector legal support, compliance, and advisory services. Given the planned nature of the procurement, businesses with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive legal solutions and experience in public contracts are well-positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity. The structured procurement process ensures transparency and fairness, providing a robust platform for legal firms to showcase their expertise and expand their reach in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS General Legal Services

Notice Description

General Legal Services to support the overall delivery of DBS services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020064-2025
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
Not specified
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 - 30 Nov 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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