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DBS Checks

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Milton Keynes Council, located at Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, focuses on continuing their employment screening and background checking services. This tender, titled "DBS Checks", falls under the industry category "Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals" (CPV 75231200) and will be implemented in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, now complete, concluded on 10th October 2024, with a contract valued at £280,000 to Verifile Limited. The contract period starts on 17th January 2025 and ends on 16th January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment screening and background checking services, particularly those focusing on criminal records checks, BPSS checks, and right-to-work verification. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are especially well-suited to compete, benefiting from potential business growth and the opportunity to establish or expand relationships with public sector clients. Engaging with this contract can help businesses gain a foothold or enhance their presence in the public sector market space, mitigating recruitment risks and ensuring compliance for Milton Keynes Council.

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Notice Title

DBS Checks

Notice Description

We are looking to continue our current employment screening and background checking service which includes criminal records checks (DBS), Baseline Personnel Security Standard Checks (BPSS) and Right to Work (RTW), to mitigate our recruitment risks. The risks may include MKCC exposure to fraud, reputational damage, fines, or regulatory non-compliance stemming from the risk of hiring the wrong person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d712d94-4c91-4218-b000-60efabf730fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e88b2c-fee9-4c88-be95-d7642c409df7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 2-3 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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