--- title: "Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-01" --- # Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4.json) ## Summary The contract for a "Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service" is being led by Oldham Council in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, with a tender period ending on December 1, 2022. The contract period is set to start on February 25, 2023, and end on February 24, 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors to participate. The contract value is £2,240,000 GBP and is being procured through an open procedure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Interested parties should consider the requirements and join a consortium that includes twelve participating authorities within the Greater Manchester area, with possibilities for additional authorities to join later. ## Notice GMCA Members are seeking to engage an e-Broker to facilitate the administration of DBS checks electronically via a hosted solution. GMCA members each provide a DBS checking service to all areas within their authorities, including schools and licensing. In some cases, DBS checks for specific areas such as licensing are provided by the services themselves. In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals. The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients. Typical DBS processes for organisations within GMCA involve but not limited to the following: * Identity verification for new staff (sometimes this will be done by the recruiting manager at interview). For existing staff and umbrella body checks, identity verification is carried out by the service requesting the check * Route 2 checks, if required, are conducted by external providers * Resolving errors and/or queries on completed application forms * Invoicing, receiving and recording payment (for schools and umbrella body service clients) * Recording full details of each application * Forwarding applications to the DBS * Applications for new starters are tracked on the DBS website * The applicant takes the disclosure to the recruiting manager * Manager/HR initiates rechecks * Full administration of the DBS update Service to enable regular checks on existing employees. * Requirement for support when re registering with Ministry of Justice as a registered body The contract is led by Oldham Council. The following 12 Authorities have fully committed to the solution and their anticipated requirements under the contract are included in the pricing schedule: * Blackpool Council * Blackburn with Darwen Council * Bury Council * Bolton Council * Oldham Council * Rochdale Council * Salford Council * Tameside Council * Trafford Council * Wigan Council * Manchester City Council * Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Please note Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council could also potentially be joining at a later date and Stockport Council have been included should they wish to use the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17563344-b450-4441-9095-e46ed75c4dd8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,240,000 | | 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17563344-b450-4441-9095-e46ed75c4dd8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17563344-b450-4441-9095-e46ed75c4dd8 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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