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title: "DBS & DVLA checks"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02f9a88a-7e0a-48e4-a2e1-a8d41dfa9333"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# DBS & DVLA checks

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02f9a88a-7e0a-48e4-a2e1-a8d41dfa9333

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council has awarded a service contract for DBS and DVLA online checks to FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LTD. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is for a period of 3 years starting from May 15, 2024, to May 14, 2027. The procurement process was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period ended on December 20, 2023. The contract covers IT services and business services in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for DBS and DVLA checks by the Newcastle City Council offers opportunities for businesses in IT services and business services sectors to expand their operations. SMEs are particularly suitable for competing in this procurement process. The contract duration of 3 years, with options to extend, provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder, supporting business growth and long-term planning strategies.

## Notice

Service contract for DBS and DVLA online checks for employees. Contract is for 3 years with 3 x 12 months options to extend. Contract to commence March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89967e3-9de5-4752-9dc3-1546cd168ae0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89967e3-9de5-4752-9dc3-1546cd168ae0
- 18 Dec 2023 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a29083-c9a4-4e58-aa85-69b9c56abb2e
- 13 Nov 2023 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a29083-c9a4-4e58-aa85-69b9c56abb2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89967e3-9de5-4752-9dc3-1546cd168ae0
  14th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a29083-c9a4-4e58-aa85-69b9c56abb2e
  18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register

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