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title: "DBS Checking Service"
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# DBS Checking Service

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e347e1a2-2f9e-44e4-9fd2-51e68072dcfd

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for a DBS Checking Service, which involves an electronic service with the supplier acting as a Registered Body for Disclosure and Barring Service checks on behalf of the Authority. The procurement, classified under "Software package and information systems" within the services category, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £250,000, will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 3 January 2022 and ending on 2 January 2026. The tender concluded on 16 December 2021, and the award was published on 7 January 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The scope of the contract encompasses the provision of a technical and administrative service, which is particularly suited for firms specialising in software and information systems. Given the long-term nature of the contract period, businesses can benefit from a steady stream of work, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector. Companies with a strong background in handling sensitive data and providing reliable electronic verification services would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

An electronic service with the supplier acting as a Registered Body for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on behalf of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece8fc91-cc07-4072-92be-48139ac2e14a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUE DILIGENCE CHECKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece8fc91-cc07-4072-92be-48139ac2e14a
- 13 Jan 2022 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece8fc91-cc07-4072-92be-48139ac2e14a
- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece8fc91-cc07-4072-92be-48139ac2e14a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece8fc91-cc07-4072-92be-48139ac2e14a
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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