---
title: "Architecture and Security Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fb1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050fb1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DBS"
published: "2025-05-09"
---

# Architecture and Security Managed Services

Buyer: DBS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fb1

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## Summary

The procurement process described is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on acquiring "Architecture and Security Managed Services" for the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), a public authority in the sub-central government category. The procurement is related to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, under the CPV classification 72000000. The process is planned for the UK, primarily in the region coded UKD, with key dates including the expected commencement of the contract period on 1st April 2028 and completion by 31st March 2030, potentially extendable to 31st March 2031. A future procurement notice is anticipated by 30th June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business expansion, particularly for SMEs specialised in IT services and consulting. Companies with expertise in architecture or security managed services will be well-suited to compete, offering them an opportunity to engage in long-term contracts with a reputable public authority. The planned procurement ensures a continued demand for comprehensive IT solutions over several years, which could provide stable business growth for participating enterprises capable of meeting the specified requirements.

## Notice

Architecture and Security Managed Services for DBS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DBS |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 12:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2025
  9th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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