Planning

Mail Handling and Print Fulfilment

DBS

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 13:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Mail Handling and Print Fulfilment" services is in the planning stage, with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) acting as the buying organisation. This planned procurement involves sub-central government operations, situated in the UK region of Merseyside, with services primarily within the printing and related services industry category. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2028 and conclude on 30th November 2032, with potential extensions up to November 2035. The notice for the tender release is expected on 2nd January 2028, offering a strategic opportunity for businesses to align their preparation and submission activities accordingly.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in mail handling and print fulfilment services, particularly those with expertise in managing large-scale government contracts. Involvement in this procurement process can facilitate business growth through securing a significant and long-term contract, thereby broadening the company’s portfolio within the public sector. Companies that are well-versed in the requirements and regulations of public authority contracts, especially within the sub-central government context of the UK, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mail Handling and Print Fulfilment

Notice Description

Mail Handling and Print Fulfilment Services for DBS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021813-2025
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2028 - 30 Nov 2032 4-5 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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