Tender

Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service for Flintshire County Council

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This procurement process aims to establish a contract with a certified e-Broker supplier to perform DBS checks to aid in recruitment and safeguarding. The associated industry categories include administration, defence, social security services, and business services such as law and recruitment. This open procedure tender, identified by GSC1001365REQ, requires submissions by 12th August 2025, with enquiries closing on 5th August 2025. Located in Flintshire, UK (region UKL23), the contract is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with a contract period starting on 18th October 2025 and potentially extending until 17th October 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, legal, consulting, and security services, particularly those registered as a DBS body. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract, potentially paving the way for long-term relationships with a public authority. The procurement's open nature encourages a wide range of suppliers to submit bids, offering a platform for business expansion and establishing a robust presence within public sector services. The focus on price and quality criteria further allows competitive pricing while ensuring high service standards are met.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service for Flintshire County Council

Notice Description

Flintshire County Council (FCC / The Authority) is looking to procure a contract with an approved e-Broker supplier which is a Registered Body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to provide DBS checks to support safeguarding and recruitment process. The Authority currently undertakes 1500-2000 DBS Checks per annum, this is based on previous figures and is not minimum or guaranteed. All requirements of this procurement exercise can be found within Proactis Source to Contract the reference is GSC1001365REQ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 5 year contract with the option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years. (5+1+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041052-2025
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

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-06-15

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Rainford
Contact Email
procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01824 712194

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 3FF
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Hawarden: Ewloe
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-056185-2025-07-17T15:58:43+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-17T15:58:43+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-056185",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNJC-2356-PCDV",
            "name": "Flintshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNJC-2356-PCDV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ty Dewi Sant",
                "locality": "Flintshire",
                "postalCode": "CH5 3FF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lisa Rainford",
                "email": "procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01824 712194"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.flintshire.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNJC-2356-PCDV",
        "name": "Flintshire County Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "The Authority has not undertaken any preliminary market engagement."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "GSC1001365REQ",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service for Flintshire County Council",
        "description": "Flintshire County Council (FCC / The Authority) is looking to procure a contract with an approved e-Broker supplier which is a Registered Body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to provide DBS checks to support safeguarding and recruitment process. The Authority currently undertakes 1500-2000 DBS Checks per annum, this is based on previous figures and is not minimum or guaranteed. All requirements of this procurement exercise can be found within Proactis Source to Contract the reference is GSC1001365REQ",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "75000000",
                        "description": "Administration, defence and social security services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79000000",
                        "description": "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL23",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1,
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en",
                "cy"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-12T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-08T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 1,
                    "amount": 1,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Meeting DBS Service and Solution Specification Requirements",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Implementation Plan",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 6,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer Service, Contract / Account Management & Continuity of Service Provision",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 4,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "DBS & DfE Requirements",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 4,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Support & Customer Helpdesk",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 4,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Effectiveness of Transferring DBS Forms",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 2,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Details can be found within the procurement documentation on Proactis Source to Contract."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Details can be found within the procurement documentation on Proactis Source to Contract."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-10-18T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-10-17T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2033-10-17T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "5 year contract with the option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years. (5+1+1+1)"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "041052-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041052-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-17T15:58:43+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "dates": [
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-06-15T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}