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Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks," focusing on the administration of DBS checks for driving instructors and examiners across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender, led by the DVSA acting as the buying organisation, falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) classification 79000000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, exceeding threshold levels, covering locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 31st March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement stage for this tender is currently in the award phase, with the contract already awarded on 9th December 2025 to Complete Background Screening Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in background screening and administrative services, potentially enabling them to expand their service portfolios and market reach. With a total contract value of £4,700,210.60, this project is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage with large-scale government contracts, providing an opportunity for growth and expansion into administering vital regulatory services in the UK and beyond. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive bidding landscape, encouraging innovation and value-driven proposals from capable suppliers. Businesses with expertise in administration, recruitment, and regulatory service provision will find this project well-aligned with their strengths and growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) acts as the regulator for Approved Driving Instructors for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for the administration of DBS checks of potential driving instructors (PDIs), existing Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and potential driving examiners (DEs) in England, Scotland and Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89dc706b-cade-49e7-a4ff-503b6b0bb754
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4539b307-90a0-4187-a0c0-2605fe9db289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,700,210 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,700,210 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE BACKGROUND SCREENING

Further Information

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