Tender

Online DBS Checking Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently undergoing a procurement process for an "Online DBS Checking Service," aiming to secure a supplier capable of providing a fully web-hosted system to conduct various types of DBS checks. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category and is located within the North West region of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 7th December 2020 at 16:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and continue until 31st December 2023, with a total contract value of £175,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in software development and online service provision. Businesses with expertise in delivering secure and compliant online platforms for handling sensitive information, particularly those familiar with DBS regulations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enhance a company's standing in the public sector while expanding their portfolio in digital service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online DBS Checking Service

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier to provide Online DBS Checking Services via a fully web-hosted system. The system must be accredited by the DBS, adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and must be able to support the full range of current DBS checks as follows: * A basic DBS check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. * A standard DBS check, which shows spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. * An enhanced DBS check, which shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police that's considered relevant to the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (child), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (adult), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (both), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * A DBS adult first check. * The functionality for relevant documents to be checked and verified by a partner organisation such as, but not necessarily, the Post Office. * Route 2 external validation identity checks for DBS applicants not able to produce Route 1 documentation. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 17:00 on 5th November 2020. Tender submission deadline: 7th December 2020 @ 16:00. Please download the full application and supporting documents from Procontract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639e7fb1-067c-45cc-bd33-21347c5a817a
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
SME, VCSE
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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