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title: "DBS Checks for Employment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# DBS Checks for Employment

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41641314-c161-4e67-a83d-8268ca4be74f

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has finalised an award for the provision of standard and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The contract has been awarded to Atlantic Data Limited through the CCS G-cloud 14 framework as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. This award, classified under the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000) and additional investigation and security services (CPV 79700000), carries a value of £156,000. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing recruitment, investigation, and security services. Although the award has already been made, businesses that enhance their reputation and credentials within the G-cloud framework and similar procurement methods could position themselves well for future opportunities. Enterprises looking to grow in these sectors could learn from the successful bid submitted by Atlantic Data Limited, particularly those capable of matching or exceeding the scale and service standards required by large organisations like the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without further competition to Atlantic Data Limited for the provision of standard and enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks via the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. This is for an initial contract term of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0b387-bd57-409c-a7aa-e9cc51f115ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTIC DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0b387-bd57-409c-a7aa-e9cc51f115ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0b387-bd57-409c-a7aa-e9cc51f115ee
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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