Award

Pre Employment Checks

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Dec 2019 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Pre Employment Checks" related to the provision of services for a range of pre-employment checks including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. The procurement process was completed through an open method, and the contract is valued at £300,000. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2019 and will conclude on 30th November 2021. The services will be delivered in the East of England, with the tender officially published on 2nd December 2019 after the award decision made on 17th October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment verification services or those licensed to conduct DBS checks. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions in the services sector. Engaging with this contract not only enhances business visibility within public procurement but also facilitates potential partnerships with the Essex County Council and other external customer organisations across the UK.

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Notice Title

Pre Employment Checks

Notice Description

The Essex County Council (ECC) eDBS Service currently processes Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for internal staff, and also provides the service to External Customer Organisations across the UK. ECC is seeking to replace its current service provision with a service that will include a wider range of pre-employment checks. For further information please see the specification available on the portal. Potential suppliers must be licensed to carry out eDBS checks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f0e30e0-7ae8-4334-870e-6044544860ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8ebba3-6207-435c-b694-4548935adb2d
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALYRIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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