---
title: "Testing Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051335"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051335.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DBS"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Testing Managed Service

Buyer: DBS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051335

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Testing Managed Sevices for DBS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021303-2025 |
| 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 | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2027 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| 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

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 13:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021303-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021303-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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