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title: "Provision of e services for Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)"
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# Provision of e services for Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82868597-5f42-467a-a10b-20cbe6911c92

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), involves the award of a contract for the provision of e-services related to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) operations. The contract aims to deliver a comprehensive online application administration process and a national ID checking service specifically tailored for CQC staff. The award was finalised as of 28th August 2025, with Atlantic Data Ltd being selected as the supplier. This contract, scheduled to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, falls under the IT services category. It was executed via the selective procurement method, through a call-off from the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, with a total awarded value of £133,760. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, internet services, and consulting support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions for government and regulatory bodies could find such contracts advantageous for establishing strong credentials in the public sector. Although this contract was awarded via a direct selection process, understanding similar framework agreements like CCS G Cloud can provide insights into potential future opportunities in public-sector IT procurement.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. To provide CQC with a full administration of the online applications process for disclosure and barring services checks as well as the essential requirement of a national ID checking service specifically designed for CQC staff. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 1 Cloud Support, following the direct award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 033

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5162405-5c9c-4f6d-994b-3d184a4a5b25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,760 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTIC DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5162405-5c9c-4f6d-994b-3d184a4a5b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5162405-5c9c-4f6d-994b-3d184a4a5b25
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1f27288-95f0-41b4-b2ec-f7de3a99a4bc
  20250805 RM1557.14-G-Cloud-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-v4-Final Signed Redacted

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