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title: "2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service provider"
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# 2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service provider

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ab3621c-7cbd-4a07-8675-263e6a23196a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a service provider for its "2654/LM - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Manager service" project, aimed at creating an online solution for managing DBS applications from both UK and international applicants. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for time accounting or human resources software, has a contract value of £375,000. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract start date set for 1st February 2022 and an end date of 31st January 2025. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals by 11th December 2020, and all submissions must have gone through the University’s e-tendering system.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and online solutions, particularly those specialising in human resources or data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in providing similar online application management systems would be well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. The requirement for a solution that caters to both staff and students highlights the potential for innovative firms to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering user-friendly systems tailored to diverse user needs.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase an online solution for managing the process associated with DBS applications for both UK and Foreign applicants. This online system should provide a service for both staff and students. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 11th December 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5684c31-2e3c-455d-b4bc-9828f2f2a17d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5684c31-2e3c-455d-b4bc-9828f2f2a17d
- 10 Nov 2020 at 07:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3020badd-b4da-483e-aba1-1fcf569354e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5684c31-2e3c-455d-b4bc-9828f2f2a17d
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3020badd-b4da-483e-aba1-1fcf569354e3
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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