Tender

Pre Employment Checks

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Aug 2019 at 06:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking suppliers for a new service provision to enhance its pre-employment checks, including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. This public procurement opportunity, titled "Pre Employment Checks," is categorized under software package and information systems and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 30th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2019 and conclude by 30th November 2021. This procurement process follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those licensed to conduct eDBS checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process, as it may allow them to grow their customer base within the public sector. Companies providing comprehensive pre-employment screening solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their service offerings across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Employment Checks

Notice Description

The Essex County Council (ECC) eDBS Service currently processes Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for internal staff, and also provides the service to External Customer Organisations across the UK. ECC is seeking to replace its current service provision with a service that will include a wider range of pre-employment checks. For further information please see the specification available on the portal. Potential suppliers must be licensed to carry out eDBS checks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939188e2-7c67-4f97-842c-153ff21f2ae0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443330136253

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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