Award

2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service provider

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2022 at 16:14

Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking a service provider for its "2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service" project, aimed at creating an online solution for managing DBS applications from both UK and international applicants. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for time accounting or human resources software, has a contract value of £375,000. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract start date set for 1st February 2022 and an end date of 31st January 2025. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals by 11th December 2020, and all submissions must have gone through the University’s e-tendering system.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and online solutions, particularly those specialising in human resources or data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in providing similar online application management systems would be well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. The requirement for a solution that caters to both staff and students highlights the potential for innovative firms to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering user-friendly systems tailored to diverse user needs.

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Notice Title

2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service provider

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase an online solution for managing the process associated with DBS applications for both UK and Foreign applicants. This online system should provide a service for both staff and students. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 11th December 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ab3621c-7cbd-4a07-8675-263e6a23196a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5684c31-2e3c-455d-b4bc-9828f2f2a17d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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