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26-11 Disclosure & Barring Services

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "26-11 Disclosure & Barring Services" contract was conducted by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited. This tender, classified under the CPV code 48170000 for Compliance Software Package, involves providing a digital solution to deliver Disclosure and Barring Services, aiding the university in its statutory safeguarding duties. The project is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £605,558.04, and covers a contract period from 28th March 2026 to 27th March 2030. The procurement was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage completed as of 9th February 2026. The initial tender period concluded on 4th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that offer compliance and administrative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as First Advantage Europe Limited, which has been awarded this tender, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Such contracts can also appeal to businesses with expertise in recruitment services, given the additional classifications under CPV codes 75112000 and 79600000. Hence, businesses with a focus on technology solutions that align with administrative and safeguarding processes could find this and similar opportunities valuable for expanding their operations and client base in collaboration with academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-11 Disclosure & Barring Services

Notice Description

A digital solution to deliver Disclosure and Barring Services, enabling the University to meet statutory safeguarding duties. Direct award through Lot 2 on G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) under Service ID: 205792919628860. Term: 36 months, plus optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-831359eb-bcb9-4837-9890-6faa3d1d70d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e447fe3d-3c3e-4792-9868-a44fa5d85a6f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£605,558 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£605,558 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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