Award

DBS Checking Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for DBS Checking Services, required for Criminal Record and Right to Work checking for students. The tender, identified by DA25-21, falls under the goods category and was awarded to Atlantic Data Ltd. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold, without competition. The award status is active, with the contract in effect from 1 June 2025, and potentially extendable until 31 May 2029. The procurement involves the delivery of software packages and information systems across various regions in the United Kingdom, including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The total contract value amounts to £192,955 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems within the legal or administrative services domain, capable of providing comprehensive checking services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs like Atlantic Data Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract. Such contracts, under sub-central government public authorities, can catalyse business growth by establishing long-term collaborations and expanding market reach across the UK regions. The procurement achieves this through the strategic provision of essential services in education sectors, offering a foundation for similar businesses to compete and secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

DBS Checking Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require Criminal Record and Right To Work checking services for students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,955 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC DATA

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