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Disclosure and Barring Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Jun 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Disclosure and Barring Services" with the industry classification under administration, defence, and social security services. This contract involves providing DBS checks as part of the BPSS pre-employment checks. With a procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, the procurement stage was at the award stage as of 6 June 2025. The contract, valued at £13,000, is set to commence on 2 June 2025 and conclude on 1 June 2026, with services to be provided across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the NAO's contract is specifically suitable for such businesses. Companies within the security services field, especially those capable of efficiently delivering DBS checks across various sectors, will find this contract particularly relevant. Leveraging a successful relationship with a prominent government authority such as the NAO can foster growth prospects, enhance visibility, and strengthen a business's reputation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Disclosure and Barring Services

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a 1 year contract to the provider for the provision of DBS checks as part of BPSS pre-employment checks for all employees, contractors and temps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c552681-02d4-4a24-a882-0dc37071e572
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd938e7-1869-4fde-8476-cff605ab9f1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY WATCHDOG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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