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Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement of electronic DBS and Right to Work processing services, with COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED as the supplier. The tender titled "Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services" falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process was managed through a limited competition method below the threshold, particularly within the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with a gross value of £106,800, aiming to secure a user-friendly and compliant electronic platform to manage Disclosure and Barring Service checks and Right to Work in the UK checks effectively.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services within the public sector, especially those capable of delivering secure e-processing platforms. The contract offers a platform for growth by encouraging businesses to showcase expertise in compliance solutions and innovative software systems. Companies with experience working in the public authority and sub-central government sectors could particularly benefit, enhancing their portfolio and reputation by providing essential services to a prominent local council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council have procured a secure, compliant and user-friendly electronic platform from a registered umbrella body to manage and process Disclosure and Barring Service checks and Right to Work in the UK checks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT

Further Information

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