Tender

710335452 Disclosure and Barring Service eBroker

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender with the title "710335452 Disclosure and Barring Service eBroker" in the services category. The procurement process involves the digitisation of Disclosure and Barring Services for England and Wales. The tender is at an active stage and is being conducted using an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 9th February 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is initially for 12 months with potential renewals. The Ministry of Defence located in Glasgow, United Kingdom is the buying organization for this tender.

This tender for the digitisation of Disclosure and Barring Services presents an opportunity for businesses providing professional services to compete. Companies offering e-broker services or digital solutions for background checks would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The urgent nature of the requirement, highlighted by the accelerated procurement process, reflects the critical need for an improved service. Businesses with expertise in fast implementation and service delivery within the UK, particularly in defence-related sectors, would find this tender as a significant growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

710335452 Disclosure and Barring Service eBroker

Notice Description

The Digitisation of Disclosure and Barring Services for England and Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Business Services (DBS) uses the Disclosure & Barring Service (D&BS) to request Criminal Record Checks on Civilians & Crown Servants in England and Wales. To improve the existing D&BS 'end to end' process for service personnel and volunteers the provision of a digitised solution which will utilise an e-broker service is being sought to replace the current paper-based application process. There are roughly 16,000 checks requested per year. The checks should be carried out within 48 hours of receipt of tasking.

Renewal: Initial 12 month period with monthly renewals at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002417-2024
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,040 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.mcmonagle509@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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