Tender

Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Tender

13 Sep 2020 at 07:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently conducting a tender titled "Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project" within the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, which is at the 'Tender' stage, aims to renew an electronic administrative application system used for processing DBS checks. The tender period will close on 9 October 2020, and the contract period is set to begin on 1 December 2020 and end on 31 March 2023. The total estimated value of this contract is £96,000. Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that balance cost efficiency with quality service delivery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software service providers specialising in administrative and compliance technology, especially those with experience in delivering cost-effective and timely solutions for public sector applications. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in developing similar administrative systems, especially those that enhance customer interactions within regulated environments, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Royal Borough of Kingston could lead to further partnerships with other local authorities involved in this project, such as London Borough of Sutton and London Borough of Merton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project

Notice Description

In compliance with the statutory regulation for checks through the DBS application, the Royal Borough of Kingston is looking to renew the current system and would like to invite interested providers of this solution to participate in our commissioning process in deciding options to explore by submitting a proposal to the Soft Market Testing. What is e.Bulk? e.Bulk is an electronic administrative application system which allows applicants requiring DBS clearance to submit their personal data securely online to the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is important to maintain the balance between cost efficiency and quality of service delivery. The system will be used by The Royal Borough of Kingston, London Borough of Sutton and London Borough of Merton, the system is required to deliver the processing of DBS checks that are timely, accurate and cost effective. Quality advice and guidance to key clients such as schools is considered the norm and any future solution needs to address how it best satisfies customers expectations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405c96ab-8131-4c6b-9f3e-a203254ed6f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

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