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title: "Online DBS Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f072ba25-14df-45f4-a6b8-e4787b6f7e52"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Online DBS Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f072ba25-14df-45f4-a6b8-e4787b6f7e52

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is initiating a procurement process for an "Online DBS Service". This service, valued at £48,000, is aimed at conducting Disclosure and Barring Service checks, essential for programmes in Health, Medicine, and Education. The contract is planned to start on 1 July 2020, with a duration of one year. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and suppliers are invited to express their interest via email by 26 February 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those offering data security and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those specialising in web-based software solutions that can meet the specific needs outlined by the University of Plymouth. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's visibility and portfolio in the education sector, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are a legal requirement for a number of programmes at the university, especially Health, Medicine and Education programmes. It forms an essential part of the admissions process within any university. We are looking for a supplier who can provide a web based piece of software, accessible to the students. Suppliers are invited to express their interest in services to complete DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks by emailing procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff9c4e-cc02-439a-b40d-fe28dd8527c7 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Future Opportunity |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 11:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff9c4e-cc02-439a-b40d-fe28dd8527c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff9c4e-cc02-439a-b40d-fe28dd8527c7
  5th February 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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