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T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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17 Apr 2023 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation has issued a tender (T22/38) for the provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff, falling under the recruitment services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 18 May 2023. The contract period is 36 months with a possible extension of 2 x 12 months. The implementation is expected by July 2023, with a go-live date anticipated in September 2023. The tender submission method is written, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by Anglia Ruskin University presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella provision services. Companies offering SAAS solutions for processing standard and enhanced DBS checks, along with user classification capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to establish a long-term contract for service provision, creating a potential growth opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with expertise in online DBS processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Notice Title

T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff

Notice Description

Please find attached documents relating to the procurement for T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff.Please note the closing date for your return is 12 noon on 18 May 2023.Bidders must check that all the documents listed in the contents have been received by the Bidder and are complete in all respects.Documents that must be returned to us completed in full are:DBS_ITT Requirement and Tender QuestionnaireDBS_Pricing ScheduleDBS_Selection QuestionnaireDBS_Form of Tender_RETURN with submissionBidders are reminded that large electronic files may take time to upload to In-Tend. Bidders must allow sufficient time to fully transmit all files they wish to submit prior to the published closing time. Please see paragraph 1.18 of the Invitation to Tender document for further information.End date for Contract Finder is for information only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Procurement exercise is to assist ARU in establishing a contract with a supplier to provide ARU with an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella provision.ARU requires a provider who can process both standard and enhanced DBS checks for both staff and student applications. The solution must be a SAAS solution and must allow for different classifications of users e.g., superusers, admin users, standard user and offer read only access for staff/students requiring a DBS.The proposed contract would be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, with the proposed implementation by July 2023, with go live date September 2023.

Options: 2 x 12 months extensions

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011017-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1SQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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