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title: "DBS Checks"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# DBS Checks

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d712d94-4c91-4218-b000-60efabf730fb

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Milton Keynes Council, located at Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, focuses on continuing their employment screening and background checking services. This tender, titled "DBS Checks", falls under the industry category "Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals" (CPV 75231200) and will be implemented in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, now complete, concluded on 10th October 2024, with a contract valued at £280,000 to Verifile Limited. The contract period starts on 17th January 2025 and ends on 16th January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment screening and background checking services, particularly those focusing on criminal records checks, BPSS checks, and right-to-work verification. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are especially well-suited to compete, benefiting from potential business growth and the opportunity to establish or expand relationships with public sector clients. Engaging with this contract can help businesses gain a foothold or enhance their presence in the public sector market space, mitigating recruitment risks and ensuring compliance for Milton Keynes Council.

## Notice

We are looking to continue our current employment screening and background checking service which includes criminal records checks (DBS), Baseline Personnel Security Standard Checks (BPSS) and Right to Work (RTW), to mitigate our recruitment risks. The risks may include MKCC exposure to fraud, reputational damage, fines, or regulatory non-compliance stemming from the risk of hiring the wrong person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e88b2c-fee9-4c88-be95-d7642c409df7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIFILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e88b2c-fee9-4c88-be95-d7642c409df7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e88b2c-fee9-4c88-be95-d7642c409df7
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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