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title: "Service-Other Miscellaneous"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-10-05"
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# Service-Other Miscellaneous

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9b6277f-8c95-47ec-9b97-dfa22c08b7e3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which sought a service contract for "Provision of DBS checks" classified under business services such as law and security. The tender, marked as complete, had a contract value of £30,000 and was initiated on 8th August 2017, with the contract period spanning from 9th August 2017 to 31st July 2018. The procurement method is noted as 'Other - n/a', and the delivery of services was to be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing security and legal services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can mobilise quickly to meet the needs of public sector clients. Companies that specialise in background checks and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, thereby enabling them to expand their market reach and build relationships within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of DBS checks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46f6ce-f05f-4f07-8908-c722f15ed2da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB GROUP |

## 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

- 5 Oct 2017 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46f6ce-f05f-4f07-8908-c722f15ed2da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46f6ce-f05f-4f07-8908-c722f15ed2da
  5th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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