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title: "Award Notice for the Provision of Online and E-Bulk DBS Services Under Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (Ref. RM1557.13)"
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# Award Notice for the Provision of Online and E-Bulk DBS Services Under Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (Ref. RM1557.13)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da8db94c-148b-4cef-a557-b8cd5dd10820

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the provision of online and e-bulk Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) services under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (Ref. RM1557.13). This contract pertains to the legal documentation and certification services industry, classified under CPV code 79130000. The contract, valued at £80,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 21 August 2024 and will run until 20 August 2028. The contracting process used a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement, and the contract was officially awarded on 28 October 2024. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, given their suitability criteria explicitly mentioned in the tender documentation. Businesses specialising in legal documentation, certification services, or those offering digital solutions for DBS services are well-positioned to benefit. The University of Chester's emphasis on data protection and contractual precision underscores the importance of compliance and security, offering a solid growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting these standards. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only expand their client portfolio but also enhance their reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester's service description assessment after searches on CCS G-Cloud 13 for the Provision of Online and E-Bulk DBS Services, Under Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (Ref. RM1557.13). Please note that all values in the Award Notice have been rounded up and exclude VAT. The publishing of the award notice was delayed whilst the University and the supplied agreed all the data protection and contractual details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222176b4-f99f-4ee7-9381-129863b9ebe1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTIC DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222176b4-f99f-4ee7-9381-129863b9ebe1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222176b4-f99f-4ee7-9381-129863b9ebe1
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chester.ac.uk

## Provenance

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