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DBS Checks and Related Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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20 Sep 2023 at 16:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has awarded a contract for DBS Checks and Related Services to Essex County Council. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and has been completed. The contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" classification. The tender had a closing date on 10th September 2023, and the contract period is from 12th September 2023 to 11th September 2026. The buying organisation can be contacted at Newsham Court, Reading, RG31 7SD, England.

This tender opportunity for DBS Checks and Related Services presented by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies operating in the services sector. Businesses interested in offering standard level DBS checks should consider engaging with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. The contract provides opportunities for growth and collaboration within the community, social, and personal services industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBS Checks and Related Services

Notice Description

As of 6 July 2023 Fire and Rescue Authorities are now listed in Schedule 1 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions). The amendment to the Act means that Services are now able to perform Standard level DBS checks as a minimum level (subject to normal eligibility considerations for Enhanced/Enhanced with Barred Lists level checks) for all staff, volunteers and representatives. The Authority has used three quotes process, price only evaluation to award the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c2ffd5-a99e-4ff8-a777-3aaa72d30cdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

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
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2026 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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