---
title: "DBS checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aaba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# DBS checks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aaba

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the University of the West of England for the provision of DBS checks services. Categorised under the services industry, this contract is situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, servicing the UKK12 region. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th June 2025 and active from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2026. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract was awarded to First Advantage Europe Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Colchester. The gross contract value is £180,000, with a net amount of £150,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing background checking or verification services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale service operations that meet public sector requirements. Given the classification under probation services (CPV: 75231240), businesses with expertise in compliance, regulatory checks, or personal data management might find this an attractive area to apply their skills and resources. Those looking for growth within sub-central government contracts across the UK can consider aligning their offerings with similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

DBS checks until 31/07/2026)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063356-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063356-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063356-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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