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# Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (Online Service) Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1a4752-ccb9-467e-b998-338563593fd0

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking new suppliers for an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) contract to meet the needs of staff, students, and volunteers. This procurement falls under the Computer-related professional services category. The tender, titled "Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (Online Service) Tender," is currently at the tender stage, with a closing deadline on March 29, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2026. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) and the delivery addresses are in the region of East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Hertfordshire provides an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in online DBS checks, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers interested in bidding should ensure compliance with the UK Government's legislative requirements for DBS Checks. For further details and participation, registration and expressing interest on the University's Intend Website is mandatory.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking to source a new contract to provide an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to meet the organisational needs for staff, students and volunteers. The objective is to find a solution that will meet the current and future needs of the University for administering online DBS checks (basic, standard, enhanced and enhanced with barred list). The contract will be for a maximum of five years subject to satisfactory performance. All University Policies and Regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. All processes and systems submitted in your tender return must be in accordance with the UK Governments legislative requirements for DBS Checks. Additional information: Suppliers need to register and express an interest on the University's Intend Website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home. This is a mandatory requirement Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01ce3ae-c795-44a4-a44f-929320167912 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01ce3ae-c795-44a4-a44f-929320167912
- 27 Feb 2023 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01ce3ae-c795-44a4-a44f-929320167912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01ce3ae-c795-44a4-a44f-929320167912
  9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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