--- title: "DBS e-Bulk tender - Bristol City Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-26" --- # DBS e-Bulk tender - Bristol City Council Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b352274-50bf-487f-a574-c3a2c5452ce5.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check platform, titled "DBS e-Bulk tender". This tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 29 July 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £700,000, with a contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2024. This opportunity is classified under administrative services for business operations, and the required services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in online platforms and data management. Suppliers capable of delivering robust E-Bulk systems for processing DBS checks, as well as those offering support for the DBS Update Service, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in this sector to meet the needs outlined by Bristol City Council. ## Notice Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for provision of a Disclosure and Barring Service 'DBS' check platform, as our current contract is expiring in December 2020. The DBS check solution currently in place is available to BCC and outside organisations for the processing of DBS checks online, as part of BCC's statutory obligations. The current solution includes provision of an E-Bulk system for the processing of multiple DBS applications online, with full management information and reporting capabilities. This is supplied by an E-Broker, who provides the online portal (E-Bulk) facility, but also countersigns our own DBS applications following Ministry of Justice and Home Office approval. In alignment with our current service, this tender covers the provision of an E-Bulk platform for DBS checks, provided by an E-Broker, to deliver the following: * DBS checks for BCC staff and outside organisations (approximately 5 000 per annum), in line with standard E-Bulk processes; * DBS checks for taxi drivers within BCC boundaries (1321 in 2018 and 841 in 2019). This will include the ability to bulk create accounts by the E-Broker, plus the ability to customise the update notifications issued to taxi drivers; * provide support with the DBS Update Service, to ensure applicants register, where required, within 28 days of certificate issue, including for Taxi drivers, translators and interpreters; * provide log-on details for DBS applications of all types and manage responses; * E-Broker capability, to enable the selected supplier to countersign our own DBS applications; * unique website access to the E-Bulk portal for applicants, managers and system administrators; * provision of raw data analysis, management information and reporting capability for managers and system administrators. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc38aef-05aa-4bef-ae29-d4f69d1ed2f5 | | 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 | 26 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations ## Release History - 26 Jun 2020 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc38aef-05aa-4bef-ae29-d4f69d1ed2f5 - 26 Jun 2020 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87012ce8-c839-4e54-9fe4-fb13880e03e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc38aef-05aa-4bef-ae29-d4f69d1ed2f5 26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87012ce8-c839-4e54-9fe4-fb13880e03e0 26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e6ce93b1-b0af-ea11-8103-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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