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title: "Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2020-04-01"
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# Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec23d5b9-bcd4-477f-a908-a61bb50f8fa7

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## Summary

NHS Digital is seeking a supplier to provide basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks through an electronic platform. This tender, titled "Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks," is classified under software packages and information systems within the IT services sector. The contract period commences on 1 April 2020 and lasts until 31 March 2022. The tender was published on 28 January 2020, with responses required by 24 February 2020. This procurement process follows an open procedure below the financial threshold.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing web services compliant with DBS standards. Suppliers providing on-demand electronic solutions for DBS submissions will have a competitive advantage. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a business's reputation and establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

To notify award of contract. Additional information: The invitation to tender document and a redacted contract are attached below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f499e8-63a3-4289-8c04-a7919e511d0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f499e8-63a3-4289-8c04-a7919e511d0c
- 28 Jan 2020 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1800c1-85ae-43a0-95ce-868b17e386fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f499e8-63a3-4289-8c04-a7919e511d0c
  1st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1800c1-85ae-43a0-95ce-868b17e386fb
  28th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/feff68b8-9c1f-4047-ac63-f8d082cf8cc9
  n/a
- https://nhsdigital.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Contracting Authority's e-procurement portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a504683-3936-4fb8-b2ab-5567a8af3184
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/161f7076-b377-4df1-b60e-d1efeb28e50f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://digital.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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