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title: "Care Quality Commission - Tender for the Provision of e-services for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks"
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# Care Quality Commission - Tender for the Provision of e-services for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60c51d5d-1e24-4ab2-a560-d3af6d505e4b

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently conducting a tender for the provision of e-services for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with the tender identified as CQC PER 018. This procurement falls under the services category and has an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 8th March 2017, and the resulting contract will commence on 1st May 2017, lasting for three years with the potential for a one-year extension. The CQC is based in London, England, and is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of healthcare services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-services and administrative solutions, particularly those with capabilities in handling DBS checks and ID verification services. Companies that are registered with the DBS and have experience in providing secure and compliant systems for managing employee checks would be well-positioned to compete. Given the requirement for ongoing pre-employment checks and the sensitive nature of this service, businesses that prioritise data security and regulatory compliance will find this tender particularly relevant for growth in the public sector.

## Notice

CQC is seeking to appoint an external contractor for the provision of a full e-service for Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Specifically, the full e-service being sought by CQC must include the provision of: (i) an e-bulk platform to facilitate the administration of DBS checks electronically; (ii) ID checking services specifically designed for staff; (iii) advice to CQC on DBS policies and procedures, as laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service; and (iv) Management information reporting to enable CQC to manage, verify and track all applications within the checking process including initial confirmation, in order to establish if a check is clear or contains information. CQC are required to undertake various pre-employment checks for all new starters in line with the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standards, and for eligible roles a criminal record check via the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service - formerly CRB) is also required. DBS checks form a vital part of CQC's employment processes enabling us to continually assess if an employee is suitable for a particular role and to carry out our obligation to protect children and adults in a vulnerable care settings while we are inspecting services. The contractor shall be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to administer disclosure applications on behalf of non-registered organisations using the DBS e-bulk service interface. The contractor shall deliver the contract requirements securely and in compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service procedures. The contract that CQC intends to award will cover a period of 3 years, with the opportunity for this to be extended by up to a further 1 year (subject to agreement by both parties). To access the tender documentation, please visit https://cqc-commercial.bravosolution.co.uk. If your organisation has not yet registered on CQC's e-tendering portal, please register via the weblink. You will then be able to view the current opportunities (of which this is one) and access the tender documentation from there. Should you encounter any difficulties when registering, a dedicated Bravo Solutions helpdesk is available and can be contacted on 0800 368 4850. Additional information: Please note that this notice is linked to an earlier Prior Information Notice for the Provision of e-services for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (for the Care Quality Commission): https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a937bc8b-d5f8-4902-806d-7c76e0bf5f76?p=@RPT0=NjJNT08=UFQxUlR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a8a6b4-cf4d-4771-943b-65e8b983d1f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a8a6b4-cf4d-4771-943b-65e8b983d1f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a8a6b4-cf4d-4771-943b-65e8b983d1f7
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://cqc-commercial.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to CQC E-Tendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a937bc8b-d5f8-4902-806d-7c76e0bf5f76?p=@RPT0=NjJNT08=UFQxUlR

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