Award

Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

26 Feb 2019 at 14:51

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 07:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking quotations for a hosted electronic solution for the administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. This procurement, classified under "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems", falls under the services category and was published on 27th July 2018. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2018, with a contract value of £2,000,000 GBP, and the contract is set to run from 25th December 2018 to 24th December 2022. GMCA operates from Manchester, and member authorities include various councils in the Greater Manchester region.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with the public sector. Companies adept in providing digital services, particularly in recruitment and background screening technologies, would be well-suited to compete. The collaborative nature of this contract may also encourage partnerships among firms to meet the comprehensive needs of GMCA and its associated members, creating potential for business growth and strategic alliances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of members and associate members of Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) quotations for the provision of a hosted electronic solution for the administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The current members of GMCA are: Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council. Other partners are:- Other major partners The other major partners with a place on our leadership team are: * Greater Manchester Police (Greater Manchester Police website) * Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service website) * Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership (Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership website) * the NHS (NHS Choices website) * Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) * The Growth Company Other AGMA authorities who may use this service are: Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council GMCA membership may change over the life of the Agreement, and hence either expand or contract the list of contracting bodies eligible to use this Agreement. Should any changes occur, then the details of such changes will be made available to interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28c621f1-e00f-4895-b2cb-d14bd9db9600
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5213bf-030c-44de-a664-c8eada079a51
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2021 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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