Award

DBS & DVLA checks

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2024 at 10:19

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

18 Dec 2023 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2023 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council has awarded a service contract for DBS and DVLA online checks to FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LTD. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is for a period of 3 years starting from May 15, 2024, to May 14, 2027. The procurement process was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period ended on December 20, 2023. The contract covers IT services and business services in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for DBS and DVLA checks by the Newcastle City Council offers opportunities for businesses in IT services and business services sectors to expand their operations. SMEs are particularly suitable for competing in this procurement process. The contract duration of 3 years, with options to extend, provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder, supporting business growth and long-term planning strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS & DVLA checks

Notice Description

Service contract for DBS and DVLA online checks for employees. Contract is for 3 years with 3 x 12 months options to extend. Contract to commence March 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89967e3-9de5-4752-9dc3-1546cd168ae0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 14 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE

Further Information

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