Award

Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service

OLDHAM COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2023 at 14:20

Tender

24 Jan 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service" led by Oldham Council involves various local authorities within the Greater Manchester area, such as Blackpool Council, Bolton Council, and Manchester City Council. This service facilitates DBS checks electronically and includes an Umbrella Body Service. The procurement stage is completed, with an award value of £280,808 signed on 16th June 2023. The contract falls under the business services category, with a focus on law, consulting, and security services.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering electronic solutions, software packages, and consulting services to engage with local government bodies in the Greater Manchester area. Companies specialised in providing services related to DBS checks, electronic administration, and secure software solutions tailored for public sector needs would find this contract suitable for business growth. The contract award criteria include quality, social value, and price considerations, creating opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and innovation in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service

Notice Description

GMCA Members are seeking to engage an e-Broker to facilitate the administration of DBS checks electronically via a hosted solution. Members each provide a DBS checking service to all areas within their authorities, including schools and licensing. In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is led by Oldham Council. The following 12 Authorities have fully committed to the solution and their anticipated requirements under the contract are included in the pricing schedule: * Blackpool Council * Blackburn with Darwen Council * Bury Council * Bolton Council * Oldham Council * Rochdale Council * Salford Council * Tameside Council * Trafford Council * Wigan Council * Manchester City Council * GMCA/Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Please note Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council could also potentially be joining at a later date. Stockport Council have also been included should they wish to use the contract. The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients.

Renewal: The initial contract is for a 2 year period with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039a36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,240,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,808 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN COUNCIL

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

BOLTON COUNCIL

BURY COUNCIL

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITIES (GMCA)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

SALFORD COUNCIL

STOCKPORT COUNCIL

TAMESIDE COUNCIL

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

WIGAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mrs Emily Molden
Contact Email
contact@warrington.gov.uk, corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk, emily.molden@oldham.gov.uk, enquiries@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk, procurement@blackburn.gov.uk, procurement@blackpool.gov.uk, procurement@cheshireeast.gov.uk, procurement@manchester.gov.uk, procurement@salford.gov.uk, procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk, procurement@wigan.gov.uk, purchasing.admin@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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