Tender

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (Online Service) Tender

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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27 Feb 2023 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking new suppliers for an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) contract to meet the needs of staff, students, and volunteers. This procurement falls under the Computer-related professional services category. The tender, titled "Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (Online Service) Tender," is currently at the tender stage, with a closing deadline on March 29, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2026. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) and the delivery addresses are in the region of East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Hertfordshire provides an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in online DBS checks, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers interested in bidding should ensure compliance with the UK Government's legislative requirements for DBS Checks. For further details and participation, registration and expressing interest on the University's Intend Website is mandatory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (Online Service) Tender

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking to source a new contract to provide an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to meet the organisational needs for staff, students and volunteers. The objective is to find a solution that will meet the current and future needs of the University for administering online DBS checks (basic, standard, enhanced and enhanced with barred list). The contract will be for a maximum of five years subject to satisfactory performance. All University Policies and Regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. All processes and systems submitted in your tender return must be in accordance with the UK Governments legislative requirements for DBS Checks. Additional information: Suppliers need to register and express an interest on the University's Intend Website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home. This is a mandatory requirement Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae1a4752-ccb9-467e-b998-338563593fd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01ce3ae-c795-44a4-a44f-929320167912
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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