---
title: "DBS checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# DBS checks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for DBS checks was conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £150,000, covers business services, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, until 31st July 2026. This process, at the award stage, utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. First Advantage Europe Limited, based in Colchester, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract as the supplier. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 and became active on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in DBS checks or similar services within the recruitment and consulting categories. Large-scale enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities, particularly those experienced in catering to public authorities, would be well-suited to participate in similar future procurement processes. By aligning services with public sector needs and maintaining compliance with specific legislative standards, businesses can significantly enhance their market presence and expand their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

DBS checks to 31/07/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LIMITED (CH 03422709 |

## 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

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048295-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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