---
title: "contract_15951 - DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c22d8912-dea9-4638-a136-a2acd2a18a0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-12"
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# contract_15951 - DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c22d8912-dea9-4638-a136-a2acd2a18a0a

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process titled "DBS Offline Identity Verification Services 2025," under the industry category of Administrative development project services, with POST OFFICE LTD as the awarded supplier. This tender, valued at £1,220,480, involves the delivery of services across various regions including the UK and other territories globally. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a Single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 24th March 2025 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. The award notice was published on 12th March 2026, marking the conclusion of the procurement process.

This contract presents opportunities for large enterprises experienced in delivering administrative development services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive identity verification solutions. Given the scope encompassing different regions, businesses with a global or multi-regional presence are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for expansion. While this specific contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future tenders may offer pathways for diverse business profiles in this sector to explore service provision to the Home Office or similar entities. The procurement aligns with strategic growth in service delivery capabilities across both domestic and international landscapes.

## Notice

Contract Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a8cc90-5cfe-4d52-b8e6-4d6ec42dd683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,220,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,220,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POST OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112100 - Administrative development project services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a8cc90-5cfe-4d52-b8e6-4d6ec42dd683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a8cc90-5cfe-4d52-b8e6-4d6ec42dd683
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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