--- title: "Online DBS Checking Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-06" --- # Online DBS Checking Service Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2671b5ed-03c8-4423-8830-59c069f0b16e.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council is currently undergoing a procurement process for an "Online DBS Checking Service," aiming to secure a supplier capable of providing a fully web-hosted system to conduct various types of DBS checks. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category and is located within the North West region of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 7th December 2020 at 16:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and continue until 31st December 2023, with a total contract value of £175,000. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in software development and online service provision. Businesses with expertise in delivering secure and compliant online platforms for handling sensitive information, particularly those familiar with DBS regulations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enhance a company's standing in the public sector while expanding their portfolio in digital service delivery. ## Notice Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier to provide Online DBS Checking Services via a fully web-hosted system. The system must be accredited by the DBS, adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and must be able to support the full range of current DBS checks as follows: * A basic DBS check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. * A standard DBS check, which shows spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. * An enhanced DBS check, which shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police that's considered relevant to the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (child), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (adult), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * An enhanced DBS check with barred lists (both), which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. * A DBS adult first check. * The functionality for relevant documents to be checked and verified by a partner organisation such as, but not necessarily, the Post Office. * Route 2 external validation identity checks for DBS applicants not able to produce Route 1 documentation. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 17:00 on 5th November 2020. Tender submission deadline: 7th December 2020 @ 16:00. Please download the full application and supporting documents from Procontract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639e7fb1-067c-45cc-bd33-21347c5a817a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 6 Nov 2020 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639e7fb1-067c-45cc-bd33-21347c5a817a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639e7fb1-067c-45cc-bd33-21347c5a817a 6th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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