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Provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks.

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks. This contract, awarded to TRIBEPAD LTD, covers basic, standard, and enhanced DBS checks. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, this service falls below the threshold limits. The contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 1st December 2025 and will conclude by 30th November 2027. Located in Corby, UK, the council operates as a public authority within sub-central government, focusing on services related to office and computing machinery, equipment, and IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The tender falls under the services category and is governed by UK legislation from 2023.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for companies in the IT and consulting sectors specialising in government compliance and background check services. Given the procurement method used, such contracts are ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TRIBEPAD LTD, which is based in Sheffield. Enterprises that focus on developing software solutions for background checks or related consulting services may find this vertical to be a promising area for growth. With direct access to a council in the United Kingdom, businesses have the chance to expand their reach in public sector services, fostering relationships that could lead to further contracts in governmental compliance and IT support services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks.

Notice Description

Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks for North Northamptonshire Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079995-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBEPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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