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DBS checks

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for DBS checks was conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £150,000, covers business services, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, until 31st July 2026. This process, at the award stage, utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. First Advantage Europe Limited, based in Colchester, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract as the supplier. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 and became active on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in DBS checks or similar services within the recruitment and consulting categories. Large-scale enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities, particularly those experienced in catering to public authorities, would be well-suited to participate in similar future procurement processes. By aligning services with public sector needs and maintaining compliance with specific legislative standards, businesses can significantly enhance their market presence and expand their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DBS checks

Notice Description

DBS checks to 31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LIMITED (CH 03422709

Further Information

Notice Documents

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