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Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services," which falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services. The contract has been awarded to COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED, a large enterprise based in West Malling, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a limited method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was considered below threshold for limited competition. The contract is active, having commenced on 1st July 2026 and set to conclude on 30th June 2027, with a total gross value of £92,185. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, is a sub-central public authority located in Kendal, UKD12 region.

The awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic processing services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for DBS and Right to Work checks. Companies with capabilities in digital recruitment and background verification services might find similar future opportunities beneficial for expansion and diversification. Although this contract is complete, understanding the procurement terms utilised by the Westmorland and Furness Council can prepare businesses for upcoming tenders with similar requirements and procurement methods. Small to medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise in digital processing services could potentially thrive in engaging with such opportunities when they arise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services

Notice Description

Procurement of an electronic DBS and Right to Work processing service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070050-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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