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DBS e-Bulk tender - Bristol City Council

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2020 at 11:46

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26 Jun 2020 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check platform, titled "DBS e-Bulk tender". This tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 29 July 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £700,000, with a contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2024. This opportunity is classified under administrative services for business operations, and the required services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in online platforms and data management. Suppliers capable of delivering robust E-Bulk systems for processing DBS checks, as well as those offering support for the DBS Update Service, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in this sector to meet the needs outlined by Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS e-Bulk tender - Bristol City Council

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for provision of a Disclosure and Barring Service 'DBS' check platform, as our current contract is expiring in December 2020. The DBS check solution currently in place is available to BCC and outside organisations for the processing of DBS checks online, as part of BCC's statutory obligations. The current solution includes provision of an E-Bulk system for the processing of multiple DBS applications online, with full management information and reporting capabilities. This is supplied by an E-Broker, who provides the online portal (E-Bulk) facility, but also countersigns our own DBS applications following Ministry of Justice and Home Office approval. In alignment with our current service, this tender covers the provision of an E-Bulk platform for DBS checks, provided by an E-Broker, to deliver the following: * DBS checks for BCC staff and outside organisations (approximately 5 000 per annum), in line with standard E-Bulk processes; * DBS checks for taxi drivers within BCC boundaries (1321 in 2018 and 841 in 2019). This will include the ability to bulk create accounts by the E-Broker, plus the ability to customise the update notifications issued to taxi drivers; * provide support with the DBS Update Service, to ensure applicants register, where required, within 28 days of certificate issue, including for Taxi drivers, translators and interpreters; * provide log-on details for DBS applications of all types and manage responses; * E-Broker capability, to enable the selected supplier to countersign our own DBS applications; * unique website access to the E-Bulk portal for applicants, managers and system administrators; * provision of raw data analysis, management information and reporting capability for managers and system administrators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc38aef-05aa-4bef-ae29-d4f69d1ed2f5
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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