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title: "Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2020-09-13"
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# Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07dd2116-7cf9-4510-b492-b80e229528cd

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently conducting a tender titled "Soft Market Testing - DBS System Project" within the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, which is at the 'Tender' stage, aims to renew an electronic administrative application system used for processing DBS checks. The tender period will close on 9 October 2020, and the contract period is set to begin on 1 December 2020 and end on 31 March 2023. The total estimated value of this contract is £96,000. Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that balance cost efficiency with quality service delivery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software service providers specialising in administrative and compliance technology, especially those with experience in delivering cost-effective and timely solutions for public sector applications. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in developing similar administrative systems, especially those that enhance customer interactions within regulated environments, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Royal Borough of Kingston could lead to further partnerships with other local authorities involved in this project, such as London Borough of Sutton and London Borough of Merton.

## Notice

In compliance with the statutory regulation for checks through the DBS application, the Royal Borough of Kingston is looking to renew the current system and would like to invite interested providers of this solution to participate in our commissioning process in deciding options to explore by submitting a proposal to the Soft Market Testing. What is e.Bulk? e.Bulk is an electronic administrative application system which allows applicants requiring DBS clearance to submit their personal data securely online to the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is important to maintain the balance between cost efficiency and quality of service delivery. The system will be used by The Royal Borough of Kingston, London Borough of Sutton and London Borough of Merton, the system is required to deliver the processing of DBS checks that are timely, accurate and cost effective. Quality advice and guidance to key clients such as schools is considered the norm and any future solution needs to address how it best satisfies customers expectations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405c96ab-8131-4c6b-9f3e-a203254ed6f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2020 at 07:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405c96ab-8131-4c6b-9f3e-a203254ed6f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405c96ab-8131-4c6b-9f3e-a203254ed6f1
  13th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=646f311d-8ff5-ea11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk

## Provenance

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