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22 Dec 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Disclosure & Barring eBroker Service" under the Crown Commercial Services RM 1557.14 G Cloud 14 framework, specifically Lots 1-3. This service involves providing Disclosure & Barring services across England and Wales, leveraging cloud software solutions. The contract, valued at £1,590,480, has been awarded to Complete Background Screening Ltd. The main procurement category is 'Services furnished by professional organisations' in the UK, with a contract duration of 36 months plus an optional 12-month extension. This procurement was completed using a limited method without a prior call for competition, aligning with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the procurement stage is marked as 'Award'.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in professional services related to cloud-based disclosure and barring requirements. The procurement is suitable for businesses on the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework, providing extensive services in the criminal record checks sector. Firms that can deliver quality and cost-effective cloud software solutions will find this contract beneficial, especially those capable of managing a large volume of checks, approximately 16,000 annually. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to compete in this arena, fostering growth through high-impact government contracts.

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Notice Title

715110451 Digital Disclosure & Barring eBroker Service procured via CCS RM 1557.14 G Cloud 14 Lots 1-3

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence require Disclosure & Barring Services for England and Wales utilising Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 G Cloud-14 Lots 1-3. The procurement is open to suppliers on the Framework only. The duration of the Contract is 36 months plus 12 month option if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Business Services (DBS) use the Disclosure & Barring Service (D&BS) to request Criminal Record Checks on Civilians and Crown Servants in England and Wales who are likely to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. There are four levels of D&BS checks, dependant on requirement of role, these include Basic Check, Standard Check, Enhanced Check, Enhanced with Barred Lists check. There are approximately 16,000 checks requested per year. The initial period of the contract will be 36 months with an optional 12 months if required as per CCS RM 1557.14 The project duration is from 03 December 2025 - 02 December 2028

Options: There is an option within CCS RM1557.14 that allows an additional 12 months to be added to 36 month duration if required.

Procurement Information

Utilised Crown Commercial Framework RM 1557.14 G Cloud 14 Lot 2 - Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085221-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,590,480 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Complete Background Screening Ltd.

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