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title: "Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) system with eBulk functionality"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) system with eBulk functionality

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa84b2b8-9ada-4c96-aaee-135d22ccbce0

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) system with eBulk functionality. This procurement falls under the personnel and payroll services category and is set in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to Atlantic Data Limited. The tender was valued at £300,000 and covers the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The award was made active on 31st March 2026 and officially published on 12th May 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel and payroll services, offering a robust platform to enhance their service portfolio by integrating a DBS system with eBulk functionality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this contract suitable, particularly those capable of scaling their operations in collaboration with larger entities. As HCC will use this system to act as an umbrella body for other companies, businesses in this sector could leverage participation for further growth and network expansion.

## Notice

DBS system with ebulk functionality for HCC employees and for HCC to act as an umbrella body to other companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc23dfd-b989-4e5a-b1ff-b803daff87a1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc23dfd-b989-4e5a-b1ff-b803daff87a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc23dfd-b989-4e5a-b1ff-b803daff87a1
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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