Award

Provision of e services for Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), involves the award of a contract for the provision of e-services related to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) operations. The contract aims to deliver a comprehensive online application administration process and a national ID checking service specifically tailored for CQC staff. The award was finalised as of 28th August 2025, with Atlantic Data Ltd being selected as the supplier. This contract, scheduled to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, falls under the IT services category. It was executed via the selective procurement method, through a call-off from the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, with a total awarded value of £133,760. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, internet services, and consulting support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions for government and regulatory bodies could find such contracts advantageous for establishing strong credentials in the public sector. Although this contract was awarded via a direct selection process, understanding similar framework agreements like CCS G Cloud can provide insights into potential future opportunities in public-sector IT procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of e services for Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. To provide CQC with a full administration of the online applications process for disclosure and barring services checks as well as the essential requirement of a national ID checking service specifically designed for CQC staff. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 1 Cloud Support, following the direct award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82868597-5f42-467a-a10b-20cbe6911c92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5162405-5c9c-4f6d-994b-3d184a4a5b25
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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