---
title: "Provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
---

# Provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks.

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef57

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks. This contract, awarded to TRIBEPAD LTD, covers basic, standard, and enhanced DBS checks. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, this service falls below the threshold limits. The contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 1st December 2025 and will conclude by 30th November 2027. Located in Corby, UK, the council operates as a public authority within sub-central government, focusing on services related to office and computing machinery, equipment, and IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The tender falls under the services category and is governed by UK legislation from 2023.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for companies in the IT and consulting sectors specialising in government compliance and background check services. Given the procurement method used, such contracts are ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TRIBEPAD LTD, which is based in Sheffield. Enterprises that focus on developing software solutions for background checks or related consulting services may find this vertical to be a promising area for growth. With direct access to a council in the United Kingdom, businesses have the chance to expand their reach in public sector services, fostering relationships that could lead to further contracts in governmental compliance and IT support services.

## Notice

Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks for North Northamptonshire Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079995-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIBEPAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 09:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079995-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079995-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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