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title: "Pre Employment Checks"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-31"
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# Pre Employment Checks

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0abeba8e-8a20-4cab-a2bd-c4b4a97bc0b8

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## Summary

The Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking suppliers for a new service provision to enhance its pre-employment checks, including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. This public procurement opportunity, titled "Pre Employment Checks," is categorized under software package and information systems and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 30th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2019 and conclude by 30th November 2021. This procurement process follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those licensed to conduct eDBS checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process, as it may allow them to grow their customer base within the public sector. Companies providing comprehensive pre-employment screening solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their service offerings across the UK.

## Notice

The Essex County Council (ECC) eDBS Service currently processes Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for internal staff, and also provides the service to External Customer Organisations across the UK. ECC is seeking to replace its current service provision with a service that will include a wider range of pre-employment checks. For further information please see the specification available on the portal. Potential suppliers must be licensed to carry out eDBS checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939188e2-7c67-4f97-842c-153ff21f2ae0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2019 at 06:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939188e2-7c67-4f97-842c-153ff21f2ae0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939188e2-7c67-4f97-842c-153ff21f2ae0
  31st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./X4475773ZZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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