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title: "tender for Online Criminal Records Checks (e-DBS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87e8fc50-b497-4ad8-8ad6-adc04b2fdadc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DCH"
published: "2017-07-13"
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# tender for Online Criminal Records Checks (e-DBS)

Buyer: DCH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e8fc50-b497-4ad8-8ad6-adc04b2fdadc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves DCH, located at 1 Paris Street, Exeter, UK, which issued a tender titled "Tender for Online Criminal Records Checks (e-DBS)." This service falls under the Administration, Defence and Social Security Services industry category and has a total contract value of £160,000. The tender was open until 28 February 2017, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2017 and concluding on 1 March 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender has now reached its award stage as of 1 April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online services, particularly in criminal records checking and background verification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on engaging smaller suppliers. Those with capabilities in delivering reliable, efficient e-DBS services could find a strong market position by responding to DCH’s needs and aligning their offerings with this sector's requirements.

## Notice

On line DBS checking service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f823ef-4818-470b-9990-8e6898b55f2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | DCH |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUE DILIGENCE CHECKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f823ef-4818-470b-9990-8e6898b55f2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f823ef-4818-470b-9990-8e6898b55f2b
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7b390ce2-3bd3-e611-80da-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dchgroup.com

## Provenance

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