Tender

The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

03 May 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company is seeking providers for digital signature and identity verification/DBS solutions through the ITT entitled "The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions". The deadline for submission of required documents is 17:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a contract period starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2029. The tender is classified under Compliance software package and offers opportunities for businesses in document management, administrative services, certification, and contract administration.

This tender by The Growth Company presents an opportunity for businesses to provide streamlined e-signature and identity verification services. Companies specializing in electronic signature certification, contract administration, and document management are well-suited to compete. The tender is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and applicants must register on the Panacea Supplier Platform by navigating to 'Register Interest' to access the ITT documents for participation.

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Notice Title

The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions

Notice Description

The Growth Company wishes to appoint a provider or providers to provide digital signature and identity verification/DBS solutions. We want to improve the systems we currently have in place and provide a high quality, consistent solution for the GC Group when using e-signatures and identity checks. You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the these services and you may bid for a single lot or both lots. These lots are as follows: Lot 1: E-Signature Services - We are looking for a group e-signature solution. We are currently using several e-signature providers and products across the GC group. We need to streamline the process and ensure we have one system used by the GC group to ensure consistency and compliance whether this is by calling the e-signature provider using an API or having the ability to send documentation to receive a digital signature. We are looking for the provider to be able to deliver this solution as a cloud-based software as a service platform, whilst being hosted in the UK. This will include the following: - Electronic process that indicates acceptance of an agreement or record of an agreement via a secure electronic signature; - API functionality for contract management systems; - Ability to track and trace secure electronic signatures; - Complying with relevant digital signature formalities and legal requirements. Lot 2: Digital Identity Verification Services, Disclosure and Barring Service and Social Media Checks - There are three parts of our business that will use this service, the Human Resources (HR) team, a Recruitment Agency (Aspire) and our GC Employment division, who deliver employability and rehabilitation services. This lot includes the following: - Identity verification; - Right to work check; - Facial recognition; - All levels of DBS checks; - Social Media Checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE). To apply for this Invitation to Tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The tender documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. In addition, the contract conditions are enclosed. The deadline for submission of the required documents is 17:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6332209e-ac0c-4547-8a81-58cdc53c6a0f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

72512000 - Document management services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75112100 - Administrative development project services

79132000 - Certification services

79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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