Award

Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks

NHS DIGITAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2020 at 13:20

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2020 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital is seeking a supplier to provide basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks through an electronic platform. This tender, titled "Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks," is classified under software packages and information systems within the IT services sector. The contract period commences on 1 April 2020 and lasts until 31 March 2022. The tender was published on 28 January 2020, with responses required by 24 February 2020. This procurement process follows an open procedure below the financial threshold.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing web services compliant with DBS standards. Suppliers providing on-demand electronic solutions for DBS submissions will have a competitive advantage. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a business's reputation and establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Notice Description

To notify award of contract. Additional information: The invitation to tender document and a redacted contract are attached below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f499e8-63a3-4289-8c04-a7919e511d0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
Andy Machin
Contact Email
andrew.machin1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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