--- title: "The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2024-05-03" --- # The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b506dd1-f7c7-4abe-b9b1-32c451ae8a88.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is seeking providers for digital signature and identity verification/DBS solutions through the ITT entitled "The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions". The deadline for submission of required documents is 17:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a contract period starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2029. The tender is classified under Compliance software package and offers opportunities for businesses in document management, administrative services, certification, and contract administration. This tender by The Growth Company presents an opportunity for businesses to provide streamlined e-signature and identity verification services. Companies specializing in electronic signature certification, contract administration, and document management are well-suited to compete. The tender is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and applicants must register on the Panacea Supplier Platform by navigating to 'Register Interest' to access the ITT documents for participation. ## Notice The Growth Company wishes to appoint a provider or providers to provide digital signature and identity verification/DBS solutions. We want to improve the systems we currently have in place and provide a high quality, consistent solution for the GC Group when using e-signatures and identity checks. You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the these services and you may bid for a single lot or both lots. These lots are as follows: Lot 1: E-Signature Services - We are looking for a group e-signature solution. We are currently using several e-signature providers and products across the GC group. We need to streamline the process and ensure we have one system used by the GC group to ensure consistency and compliance whether this is by calling the e-signature provider using an API or having the ability to send documentation to receive a digital signature. We are looking for the provider to be able to deliver this solution as a cloud-based software as a service platform, whilst being hosted in the UK. This will include the following: - Electronic process that indicates acceptance of an agreement or record of an agreement via a secure electronic signature; - API functionality for contract management systems; - Ability to track and trace secure electronic signatures; - Complying with relevant digital signature formalities and legal requirements. Lot 2: Digital Identity Verification Services, Disclosure and Barring Service and Social Media Checks - There are three parts of our business that will use this service, the Human Resources (HR) team, a Recruitment Agency (Aspire) and our GC Employment division, who deliver employability and rehabilitation services. This lot includes the following: - Identity verification; - Right to work check; - Facial recognition; - All levels of DBS checks; - Social Media Checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE). To apply for this Invitation to Tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The tender documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. In addition, the contract conditions are enclosed. The deadline for submission of the required documents is 17:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6332209e-ac0c-4547-8a81-58cdc53c6a0f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48170000 - Compliance software package - 72512000 - Document management services - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 75112100 - Administrative development project services - 79132000 - Certification services - 79132100 - Electronic signature certification services - 79994000 - Contract administration services ## Release History - 3 May 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6332209e-ac0c-4547-8a81-58cdc53c6a0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6332209e-ac0c-4547-8a81-58cdc53c6a0f 3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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