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KMPT DBS Renewals & Fit and Proper Person Check Services

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

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30 Apr 2025 at 22:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "KMPT DBS Renewals & Fit and Proper Person Check Services," which falls under the services category. The Trust, located in Aylesford, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the provision of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check services to ensure compliance with legislative and NHS Employers' requirements. This open procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 guidelines. The deadline for tender submissions is 2nd June 2025, with the award decision anticipated by 28th July 2025, and contract commencement on 8th September 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £300,000, with the opportunity for extension, not exceeding five years in total.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment, administration, and business services. Companies with experience in managing compliance checks for large organisations, particularly NHS entities, and those registered to provide DBS checks would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly mentions suitability for SMEs. The focus on technical quality, social value, and competitive pricing in the award criteria ensures that businesses capable of delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with a strong social impact stand a competitive chance of securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMPT DBS Renewals & Fit and Proper Person Check Services

Notice Description

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (the "Contracting Authority" or "CA") is inviting tenders for the provision of Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check services, ensuring that appropriate pre and post-employment checks have been undertaken for all employees of the CA based on legislative and NHS Employers' requirements. The Supplier will undertake periodical renewals of all existing DBS certificates for eligible employees, in addition to Fit and Proper Person (FPPR) checks for new employees and renewals. The Supplier must be registered with DBS and must be able to administer DBS checks and undertake Fit and Proper Person (FPPR) checks for the CA's employees. The CA is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the CA's Standing Financial Instructions. The CA will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract term may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) years, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Contracting Authority. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018222-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

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