Award

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check E-Bulk Software

ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2019 at 13:51

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2018 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is seeking to procure an online software solution for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application process through the "Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check E-Bulk Software" tender. This process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 18 December 2018. The procurement is classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and was conducted via an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 21 January 2019. The contract is valued at £11,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2019, ending on 1 March 2022, with delivery to be made in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and online processing solutions, particularly those with experience in providing operational efficiencies for public services. Businesses that can deliver scalable, compliant, and user-friendly software solutions for DBS checks could benefit significantly from this contract, as the council aims to minimise manual processes and enhance the speed and reliability of their application procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check E-Bulk Software

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) wishes to procure an online software solution that will allow its Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications to be processed online via an e-bulk system. The Council's aim is to make the application process more efficient by speeding up the length of time it takes to complete DBS checks for prospective employees, services, licence holders and umbrella clients. The Council's umbrella clients comprise of companies and organisations within Gateshead who use our DBS check service. Currently our clients and potential employees complete a combination of paper applications and online web forms to apply for a DBS check. There is substantial manual intervention on the Council's behalf resulting in a lengthy process. As a result, we are seeking to introduce an externally hosted e-bulk solution to process multiple DBS checks in a more streamlined and efficient manner. In order to maintain the Council's registered and umbrella body status, we are seeking a solution that will enable us to remain as the registered body with authority to countersign our own applications. Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d731df31-833e-409d-9c36-3f97bd3460da
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2022 3-4 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
ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD
Contact Name
Hannah Millar
Contact Email
hannahmillar@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 4335985

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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