---
title: "DBS Checking Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-06-03"
---

# DBS Checking Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b49

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for DBS Checking Services, required for Criminal Record and Right to Work checking for students. The tender, identified by DA25-21, falls under the goods category and was awarded to Atlantic Data Ltd. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold, without competition. The award status is active, with the contract in effect from 1 June 2025, and potentially extendable until 31 May 2029. The procurement involves the delivery of software packages and information systems across various regions in the United Kingdom, including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The total contract value amounts to £192,955 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems within the legal or administrative services domain, capable of providing comprehensive checking services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs like Atlantic Data Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract. Such contracts, under sub-central government public authorities, can catalyse business growth by establishing long-term collaborations and expanding market reach across the UK regions. The procurement achieves this through the strategic provision of essential services in education sectors, offering a foundation for similar businesses to compete and secure future contracts.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require Criminal Record and Right To Work checking services for students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029405-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £192,955 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTIC DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029405-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029405-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atlanticdata.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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