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DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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14 Oct 2024 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the tender process for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check criminal records for future employees and students in relevant roles. This procurement, classified under administrative services for business operations (CPV code 75112000), reached the award stage on 14 October 2024. Key details include the contract period starting on 1 September 2024 and ending on 1 September 2029, with services to be delivered in Norwich (postal code NR4 7TJ). This tender followed a competitive bidding process aligned with university regulations, culminating in the award to Disclosure and Barring Services Limited.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative and background check services, particularly those aiming to secure long-term contracts with academic institutions. Although this specific procurement was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, firms with significant resources and experience in handling sensitive information would have been well-positioned to compete. The secured contract with a major educational institution like the University of East Anglia highlights the importance of proven reliability and competitive bidding strategies in winning such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Notice Description

Disclosure and Barring Service to check criminal records for future employees and in some cases students where the role requires it. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a non-departmental public body of the Home Office. The checks are processed directly through them at the standard cost. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b0c06c0-e7f8-47bf-8a23-6280545a457a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee841c9-13e6-4dfc-b801-e802e2e02ba8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive bids were sought in accordance to university regulations.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2029 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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