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title: "DBS Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44b59934-01d5-497e-9927-7cee690c5c08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-12-22"
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# DBS Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44b59934-01d5-497e-9927-7cee690c5c08

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DBS Services," valued at £85,000, was conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the category of human resources management consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 15 November 2021, and the contract period running from 16 November 2021 to 1 August 2022. The award notice for this contract was published on 22 December 2021.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in human resources consulting services. Businesses that can provide effective HR management solutions and consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar upcoming tenders within this sector. Engaging with Newcastle University could lead to additional partnerships and future projects, fostering long-term growth and collaboration in the industry.

## Notice

DBS Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93eeda7-53bc-4547-86ab-b31c574113c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93eeda7-53bc-4547-86ab-b31c574113c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93eeda7-53bc-4547-86ab-b31c574113c9
  22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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