---
title: "DBS and DVLA online checking service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0417a7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0417a7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-14"
---

# DBS and DVLA online checking service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0417a7

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has awarded a service contract for the online DBS and DVLA checks to First Advantage EMEA following an open procurement process. The contract is for 36 months with options to extend for an additional 3 x 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 14th May 2024. The industry category for this contract is business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The location is Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering online checking services. Companies with expertise in quality services and competitive pricing strategies would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair opportunity for a range of businesses to participate. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the specified industry category should consider engaging with Newcastle City Council on similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Awarded following open procurement for 36 months with 3 x 12 months options to extend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Service contract awarded for the online DBS and DVLA online checks required by the Council.

Options: 36 months initial contract term with 3 x 12 months option to extend available,

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015263-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015263-2024
- 18 Dec 2023 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037073-2023
- 13 Nov 2023 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033414-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newcastle.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register

## Provenance

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