Planning

Hosted platform for DBS checks

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting suppliers to participate in a procurement process for implementing a hosted platform for DBS checks. Intended to ensure a safe and compliant workplace, the platform will manage app applications, tracking, and ID verification processes online, integrating directly with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The procurement, categorised under IT services and industry-specific software, falls within the services category, with a planned budget of £2,240,000. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 19th May 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st June 2027 and conclude by 31st May 2031. Renewals are possible, extending until 2033, and the expected future notice date is set for 26th February 2027. The contract will be delivered throughout the United Kingdom, specifically focused in region UKD.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing IT services, software development, consulting, and internet support solutions. The procurement's alignment with public sector technology solutions and regulatory compliance makes it an attractive opportunity for firms specializing in digital transformation and integration with national security frameworks. Businesses with capabilities in developing and hosting secure, scalable platforms could leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio in the public sector and form strategic partnerships within municipal governance frameworks.

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Notice Title

Hosted platform for DBS checks

Notice Description

Implementation a hosted platform to ensure a safe and compliant workplace with DBS Checks. Manage the entire application, tracking, and ID verification process online. The solution to integrate directly with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045833-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,792,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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