Planning

Testing Managed Service

DBS

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 13:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Testing Managed Service" is currently in the planning stage, initiated on 14 May 2025. This process is conducted by DBS, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom. The procurement seeks to engage a managed service provider for computer-related professional services, with the primary industry category identified as services. Planned to take place in the UKD region, the prospective contract is scheduled to commence on 3 April 2027 and conclude by 2 April 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 2029. Interested parties are advised to watch for future notices, particularly around 3 July 2026, to learn more about tender submissions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the computer-related professional services sector, especially those capable of providing managed services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, considering the suitability criteria that accommodate them. Engaging in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio by aligning with DBS, a major buyer within the UK government's procurement network, thereby providing potential growth and expanded market visibility. Businesses with expertise in IT services, particularly those with experience in managing service operations, would find this opportunity particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Managed Service

Notice Description

Testing Managed Sevices for DBS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051335
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021303-2025
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2027 - 2 Apr 2028 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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