Tender

DBS Checking Services

MIDLAND HEART HOUSING LTD

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Tender

03 Apr 2017 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midland Heart Housing Ltd is seeking suppliers for "DBS Checking Services" through an open procurement process. This tender falls within the administration, defence and social security services category, and aims to enhance the organisation's recruitment capabilities with a focus on DBS checking, including potential expansions into identity and referencing checks. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 5th May 2017. Successful bidders will support Midland Heart in managing approximately 770 DBS checks annually across East and West Midlands, starting from a contract period commencing on 1st July 2017 and ending on 30th June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruitment and background verification services. Businesses with proven experience in efficient online DBS checking systems, data management, and candidate tracking will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate excellent client relationships and adaptability in response to legislative changes will have a competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS Checking Services

Notice Description

Midland Heart is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide a range of call off recruitment services primarily DBS checking, but with the future potential for identity checking, right to work and referencing checks as a future consideration. Our spend on DBS checking across all checks was PS42,000 for the year ending 2016. In addition to 320 DBS checks for new starters we also undertake approximately 450 DBS renewals per year as part of a three-year cyclical check for existing colleagues. As a minimum we are looking for * Full online DBS checking capability across the range of checks available for up to 10 colleagues to access and use * Speed of checking turnaround whilst ensuring accuracy and safeguarding * Evidence of efficient turnaround of applications and results (aside from the time checks take with the DBS public body). * Evidence of progression and chasing outstanding applications with the DBS body * Excellent proven candidate and client experience * Ensuring Midland Heart is aware of changing legislation / checking procedures * Provide robust challenge on the roles being requested for checking by Midland Heart colleagues * Ideas of how best to manage the cyclical renewals process ensuring resilience and lean processes * Excellent data management and DPA resilient online systems and processes for the client and supplier. * Excellent KPI and tracking data on checks undertaken and outstanding * Excellent management information reporting of key trends * Evidence of partnership working with clients * Ability to integrate with existing HR database (ResourceLink) and or third party recruitment software where possible * Capacity and capability to extend beyond just DBS checking into other areas of candidate checks such as identity, referencing and right to work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df3f1c1-0bd1-458a-ad8d-0934b46b0fdd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 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
MIDLAND HEART HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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