---
title: "27234 - DBS Check Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064712"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064712.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# 27234 - DBS Check Service

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064712

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "27234 - DBS Check Service" was facilitated by Plymouth City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This process, now at the award stage, involved a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The main procurement category was services, and it was related to business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This contract, which was completed with Devon County Council as the supplier, began on 22nd December 2025 and will run until 22nd December 2027. The overall contract value is £170,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in DBS checking services and other related business services such as security, recruitment, and consultancy. With the procurement method being direct and below the threshold, it allows businesses with the ability to offer competitive services to collaborate with public authorities outside formal competition frameworks. Large businesses with a robust infrastructure to manage such contracts would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities due to the scale and nature of services required by local government entities like Plymouth City Council.

## Notice

27234 - DBS EBulk Check Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010026-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |

## 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010026-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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