---
title: "Approval to purchase DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5df"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# Approval to purchase DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5df

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Derbyshire County Council, involved the purchase of DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service. The process was categorised under administrative services for business operations and primarily took place in Matlock, United Kingdom. The award stage of this tender was completed on 15 December 2025, with the contract period running from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025. This sub-central government authority undertook the procurement under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, employing a method detailed as "Below threshold - unknown." The total contract had a gross value of £108,000, concluded with a final amount of £90,000. However, the contract was terminated on 31 December 2025, having been completed as intended.

This tender offered a unique opportunity for businesses operating within the services category to engage with a public authority, increasing their portfolio by associating with Derbyshire County Council. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive administrative services, especially those accustomed to working with government entities, would have been well-suited to compete for such contracts. By focusing on delivering essential services in line with DCC's safeguarding policies, the tender presented prospects for firms specialising in compliance and personnel vetting services, paving the way for future collaborations and expanded business growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003685-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 08:26 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003685-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082959-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003685-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082959-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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