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Technology Services for DBS Next Generation Estate

DBS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 15:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Technology Services for DBS Next Generation Estate" is currently at the planning stage, managed by the DBS, a public authority under the sub-central government classification. The procurement focuses on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, located in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the upcoming market engagement event starting on 27th July 2026, with a completion deadline of 7th August 2026 for participation in the planned services lot. The procurement is aimed at forming multi-functional teams with supplier and DBS resources, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st September 2027 and may extend until 2032 with renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology services sector, particularly those capable of forming collaborative teams for application management and estate-wide technology services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is crafted to accommodate such enterprises. By engaging in this market engagement, businesses can help shape the final procurement approach, providing a strategic advantage in the tender phase. Companies proficient in IT support and development should take note of the specified timeframes and requirements to leverage this opportunity for business growth and participation in public sector technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Services for DBS Next Generation Estate

Notice Description

Technology Services (AMS/EWS) for DBS Next Generation Estate. As part of the transition to its next generation technology estate, DBS is seeking suppliers to work with DBS to provide resources into multi-functional teams that comprise the supplier resources, DBS resources and, where applicable, application support/vendor resources. These multi-functional teams will support application management and estate wide technology services. DBS is considering the procurement approach for these requirements and the responses to this preliminary market engagement will be considered in finalising the approach. Please note that the proposed procurement approach differs from that envisaged under the previous market engagement conducted under UK2 notice reference 2026/S 000-014104 published 3 October 2025. Please see the Engagement section of this notice for information on how you can participate in this online market engagement.

Planning Information

Suppliers wishing to participate in this online market engagement should register by emailing DBSTenders@dbs.gov.uk with confirmation that they are registered on Home Office Jaggaer and providing the email address under which they are registered. Suppliers who are not yet registered can do so here: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html The market engagement event will be opened for participation in week commencing 27th July 2026 and will be conducted via Jaggaer. Please note that this market engagement is being conducted entirely online. Suppliers will be asked to provide written responses to a number of questions that will be detailed within the market engagement pack that will be shared via Jaggaer. There will be no face-to-face or virtual direct engagement event. The market engagement will run for 2 weeks from the opening date. Please ensure you register in good time to enable your participation, noting that a deadline for suppliers to ask any clarification questions in relation to the market engagement will be set at the midpoint of the market engagement period. Responding to this market engagement is not a mandatory requirement in order to be able to receive the ITT documents or participate in the subsequent tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069820
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065550-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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