Award

DBS Checks for Employment

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has finalised an award for the provision of standard and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The contract has been awarded to Atlantic Data Limited through the CCS G-cloud 14 framework as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. This award, classified under the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000) and additional investigation and security services (CPV 79700000), carries a value of £156,000. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing recruitment, investigation, and security services. Although the award has already been made, businesses that enhance their reputation and credentials within the G-cloud framework and similar procurement methods could position themselves well for future opportunities. Enterprises looking to grow in these sectors could learn from the successful bid submitted by Atlantic Data Limited, particularly those capable of matching or exceeding the scale and service standards required by large organisations like the NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

DBS Checks for Employment

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without further competition to Atlantic Data Limited for the provision of standard and enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks via the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. This is for an initial contract term of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41641314-c161-4e67-a83d-8268ca4be74f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0b387-bd57-409c-a7aa-e9cc51f115ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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