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title: "Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89dc706b-cade-49e7-a4ff-503b6b0bb754

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks," focusing on the administration of DBS checks for driving instructors and examiners across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender, led by the DVSA acting as the buying organisation, falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) classification 79000000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, exceeding threshold levels, covering locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 31st March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement stage for this tender is currently in the award phase, with the contract already awarded on 9th December 2025 to Complete Background Screening Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in background screening and administrative services, potentially enabling them to expand their service portfolios and market reach. With a total contract value of £4,700,210.60, this project is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage with large-scale government contracts, providing an opportunity for growth and expansion into administering vital regulatory services in the UK and beyond. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive bidding landscape, encouraging innovation and value-driven proposals from capable suppliers. Businesses with expertise in administration, recruitment, and regulatory service provision will find this project well-aligned with their strengths and growth objectives.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) acts as the regulator for Approved Driving Instructors for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for the administration of DBS checks of potential driving instructors (PDIs), existing Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and potential driving examiners (DEs) in England, Scotland and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4539b307-90a0-4187-a0c0-2605fe9db289 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,700,210 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| 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 | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE BACKGROUND SCREENING |

## 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

- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4539b307-90a0-4187-a0c0-2605fe9db289

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4539b307-90a0-4187-a0c0-2605fe9db289
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec58788f-566d-44e9-909c-a7246b11b689
  n/a

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