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title: "GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing"
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# GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4dc7da-dd68-4cc4-8307-4d857990b781

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the National Audit Office (NAO) for the contract titled "GB-London: GEN_19_19 Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) outsourcing." This initiative falls under the industry category of business services, and is focused on sourcing a Responsible Organisation (RO) for conducting Basic DBS Criminal record checks for NAO employees, temporary workers, and contractors. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 31st July 2019. The contract period will commence on 27th August 2019 and is expected to last until 26th August 2024, with a contract value between £25,000 and £50,000. This procurement will follow an open procedure method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in security and compliance services. Companies adept at delivering reliable criminal record checks and similar services will find this procurement particularly relevant. With the potential to secure a contract that supports NAO in their operational requirements, businesses operating in the law, consulting, and security services sectors should consider participating in this tender to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

The NAO service requirement is to source a Responsible Organisation (RO) who is registered with the DBS, to undertake the Basic DBS Criminal record check of all NAO employees, temporary workers and contractors through a web service which is available for HR team members (3) and for external applicants to upload their details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0fc259-718d-409c-a43e-71a58d431fa2 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2019 - 26 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | VICTORIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0fc259-718d-409c-a43e-71a58d431fa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0fc259-718d-409c-a43e-71a58d431fa2
  10th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-GEN_19_19-Disclosure-and-Barring-Services-%28DBS%29-outsourcing/3TRR8WV86Q
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