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title: "T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff"
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buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY"
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# T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b56b4e23-c721-421d-af7b-b2fcd9d4261d

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## Summary

The Anglia Ruskin University is seeking services for the provision of a DBS umbrella body for students and staff. The procurement stage is at the Open Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 18th May 2023 at 12:00 pm. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2026. The main procurement category is services in the recruitment services industry. The procurement method is Open procedure (above threshold). The location specified for delivery is in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender from Anglia Ruskin University presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services industry to provide DBS umbrella body services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suited to their capabilities. Businesses interested in offering a SAAS solution for processing standard and enhanced DBS checks for staff and student applications with various user classifications should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Please find attached documents relating to the procurement for T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff. Please note the closing date for your return is 12 noon on 18 May 2023. Bidders must check that all the documents listed in the contents have been received by the Bidder and are complete in all respects. Documents that must be returned to us completed in full are: DBS_ITT Requirement and Tender Questionnaire DBS_Pricing Schedule DBS_Selection Questionnaire DBS_Form of Tender_RETURN with submission Bidders are reminded that large electronic files may take time to upload to In-Tend. Bidders must allow sufficient time to fully transmit all files they wish to submit prior to the published closing time. Please see paragraph 1.18 of the Invitation to Tender document for further information. End date for Contract Finder is for information only. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/ The tender is being conducted electronically using the Anglia Ruskin University eTendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/ . To receive documents, the users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the website and express interest. Delivery Notes The purpose of this Specification and Tender Questionnaire document (alongside the other procurement documents published), is to assist ARU in establishing a contract with a supplier, to provide ARU with an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella provision (Home Office umbrella body). ARU requires a provider who can process both standard and enhanced DBS checks for both staff and student applications. The solution must be a SAAS solution and must allow for different classifications of users e.g., superusers, admin users, standard user and offer read only access for staff/students requiring a DBS. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68 |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68
- 11 May 2023 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68
- 18 Apr 2023 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68
- 17 Apr 2023 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f4c60d-5f21-4f8d-b63c-2d5fb9fa0d68
  11th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/

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