--- title: "T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION" published: "2023-04-17" --- # T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf52.json) ## Summary Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation has issued a tender (T22/38) for the provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff, falling under the recruitment services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 18 May 2023. The contract period is 36 months with a possible extension of 2 x 12 months. The implementation is expected by July 2023, with a go-live date anticipated in September 2023. The tender submission method is written, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender by Anglia Ruskin University presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella provision services. Companies offering SAAS solutions for processing standard and enhanced DBS checks, along with user classification capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to establish a long-term contract for service provision, creating a potential growth opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with expertise in online DBS processing and compliance with regulatory requirements. ## Notice Please find attached documents relating to the procurement for T22/38_Provision of a DBS Umbrella Body for Student and Staff.Please note the closing date for your return is 12 noon on 18 May 2023.Bidders must check that all the documents listed in the contents have been received by the Bidder and are complete in all respects.Documents that must be returned to us completed in full are:DBS_ITT Requirement and Tender QuestionnaireDBS_Pricing ScheduleDBS_Selection QuestionnaireDBS_Form of Tender_RETURN with submissionBidders are reminded that large electronic files may take time to upload to In-Tend. Bidders must allow sufficient time to fully transmit all files they wish to submit prior to the published closing time. Please see paragraph 1.18 of the Invitation to Tender document for further information.End date for Contract Finder is for information only. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Procurement exercise is to assist ARU in establishing a contract with a supplier to provide ARU with an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella provision.ARU requires a provider who can process both standard and enhanced DBS checks for both staff and student applications. The solution must be a SAAS solution and must allow for different classifications of users e.g., superusers, admin users, standard user and offer read only access for staff/students requiring a DBS.The proposed contract would be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, with the proposed implementation by July 2023, with go live date September 2023. Options: 2 x 12 months extensions Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011017-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Marconi | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2023 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011017-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aru.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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