Award

DBS Checks for Employment

SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Synchronicity Care Limited has awarded a contract to Atlantic Data Limited for the provision of standard and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, facilitated through the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. The contract, valued at £21,000, will span an initial term of 36 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This procurement, classified under recruitment and investigation and security services (CPV code 79600000 and 79700000), was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the procurement process was completed on 16th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029. Services will be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and security services, particularly those offering DBS checks. Large enterprises, similar to Atlantic Data Limited, which has experience in providing these services within a framework agreement context, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The stability and lengthy duration of the contract provide an attractive option for companies looking to secure long-term engagements and expand their operations in the public sector, particularly within service delivery in the North East region. Although currently awarded, understanding the procurement method and framework agreements utilized can guide businesses in preparing for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DBS Checks for Employment

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) have placed an award without further competition to Atlantic Data Limited for the provision of standard and enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks via the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. This is for an initial contract term of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e8c1753-8bf2-4d3c-b356-df5fc66e9017
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3890ad05-14b3-400f-9494-0fa8af52ec78
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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