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title: "DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2024-10-14"
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# DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b0c06c0-e7f8-47bf-8a23-6280545a457a

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed the tender process for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check criminal records for future employees and students in relevant roles. This procurement, classified under administrative services for business operations (CPV code 75112000), reached the award stage on 14 October 2024. Key details include the contract period starting on 1 September 2024 and ending on 1 September 2029, with services to be delivered in Norwich (postal code NR4 7TJ). This tender followed a competitive bidding process aligned with university regulations, culminating in the award to Disclosure and Barring Services Limited.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative and background check services, particularly those aiming to secure long-term contracts with academic institutions. Although this specific procurement was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, firms with significant resources and experience in handling sensitive information would have been well-positioned to compete. The secured contract with a major educational institution like the University of East Anglia highlights the importance of proven reliability and competitive bidding strategies in winning such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Disclosure and Barring Service to check criminal records for future employees and in some cases students where the role requires it. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a non-departmental public body of the Home Office. The checks are processed directly through them at the standard cost. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee841c9-13e6-4dfc-b801-e802e2e02ba8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive bids were sought in accordance to university regulations. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee841c9-13e6-4dfc-b801-e802e2e02ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee841c9-13e6-4dfc-b801-e802e2e02ba8
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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