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title: "GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing"
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# GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d07b518-574b-4a16-8c72-d56272b56497

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) is currently conducting a tendering process for the "GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender, which is in the active stage, has a submission deadline set for 17 July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 27 August 2019 and will last through to 26 August 2024, with an estimated value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to attract a wide range of bidders.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business services relevant to DBS checks and criminal record verification processes. Companies that can leverage technology to deliver these services effectively, particularly those capable of providing a web-based solution for HR teams and external applicants, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful firms will not only benefit from the potential contract value but also from establishing a long-term relationship with a prestigious public sector authority like the NAO.

## Notice

The NAO service requirement is to source a Responsible Organisation (RO) who is registered with the DBS, to undertake the Basic DBS Criminal record check of all NAO employees, temporary workers and contractors through a web service which is available for HR team members (3) and for external applicants to upload their details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895af54f-ab09-4daf-9b04-38665289e17a |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2019 - 26 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | VICTORIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895af54f-ab09-4daf-9b04-38665289e17a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895af54f-ab09-4daf-9b04-38665289e17a
  16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=414478815
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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