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08 Jun 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process titled "TD2304 - Online DBS Checking Service", classified under human resources management consultancy services. This procurement, conducted through a selective method by calling-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with Derby City Council awarding the contract to Commercial Services Kent Ltd on 31st May 2026. The contract is valued at £192,000 and spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with an option to extend annually for two years. This award marks the procurement stage as complete.

This procurement opportunity can provide significant growth potential for businesses specialising in human resources management and consultancy services. Large enterprises with the capacity to handle extensive service requirements would have found this tender suitable, particularly those adept in delivering online services. By aligning with framework agreements, such contracts also enable firms to establish or strengthen their presence in the governmental consultancy sector, fostering long-term business development and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

TD2304 - Online DBS Checking Service

Notice Description

Direct Call Off via G-Cloud 14 Additional information: There is the option to extend the contract for up to two years in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72c68ed8-670b-4df0-9990-6d9fa8ecaf92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69e2458-afb6-46dd-9282-77bcbdad1b32
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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