Tender

Disclosure and Barring Services Safer Recruitment Checks

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 15:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is actively seeking external providers for its "Disclosure and Barring Services Safer Recruitment Checks." This procurement process, classified under services within the personnel services industry, is following an open procedure. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender commenced on 21st April 2026, with key deadlines for enquiries concluding on 15th May 2026 and submissions due by 22nd May 2026. Valued at £1,080,000 in gross worth, the contract is set to begin on 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 31st July 2031. Interested parties can engage in electronic submissions, ensuring communication in English.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises proficient in personnel services. With a procurement focus on disclosure and barring services, organisations adept in managing sensitive recruitment checks will find this an attractive prospect. Contributing to safer recruitment processes enhances reputational and operational dynamics within businesses. The procurement process, emphasising both price and quality, allows competitive bidding, encouraging businesses with strategic offers to thrive. This serves as a platform for expanding service portfolios, especially for enterprises keen on collaboration with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disclosure and Barring Services Safer Recruitment Checks

Notice Description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking to engage the services of an external provider in order to undertake the DBS process.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: This contract can be extended for a further 2 years, to 31 July 2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036264-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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