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Provision of DBS Checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Derbyshire County Council for the provision of DBS Checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service has reached the award stage as of 16th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 14th March to 13th June 2026. This procurement falls under the public authority's sub-central government classification, with the services focused on statutory employment checks. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded, allowing the supply of administration services within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKF1 region. The total contract value is £108,000, with a gross amount of £90,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises proficient in administration services that can fulfil public sector requirements. Given the nature of direct procurement and contract awards, businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable DBS Checks could benefit from forging a partnership with the local government. Large enterprises with substantial resources dedicated to managing stringent statutory requirements may find this area to be well-suited. By engaging with Derbyshire County Council, businesses can expand their footprint in government contract services and cultivate long-term relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of DBS Checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Notice Description

Provision of DBS Checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service for statutory employment checks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023663-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

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