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title: "Provision for Disclosure Barring Service Checks"
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# Provision for Disclosure Barring Service Checks

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a02a19a4-abc4-4221-b4e3-1ab1e465d3a8

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently initiating a tender procurement process for the "Provision for Disclosure Barring Service Checks," aimed at securing an external provider to conduct statutory checks on all temporary, permanent, and voluntary employees. This tender falls under the industry category of administration, defence, and social security services, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. The tender is open and will close on 26 November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 2 February 2021 and run until 1 February 2025. Interested parties can find further details on the procurement method, which follows an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in DBS checks and related services, such as background verification and security services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their often tailored and flexible service offerings. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth and expansion for these businesses within the public sector.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is looking to procure the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) through an external provider to conduct statutory checks on all temporary, permanent and voluntary employees'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86516264-19f1-4fe7-bc59-951bbe760755 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86516264-19f1-4fe7-bc59-951bbe760755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86516264-19f1-4fe7-bc59-951bbe760755
  27th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e956ebaf-5f18-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

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