---
title: "Supply of DBS Checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068572"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068572.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Supply of DBS Checks

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068572

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of DBS Checks" was managed by Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Matlock, UK. The contract caters to the administration services industry category and targets suppliers capable of delivering services in the UKF1 region within the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a direct award, justified by the unique capacity of the Disclosure and Barring Service to provide these checks. Key milestones include the award date on 1st May 2026, the contract signing on the same day, and the anticipated contract duration spanning from 2026 to 2028.

This tender offers lucrative business prospects, particularly for agencies specialising in administration services. Despite the direct award methodology which limited competition, understanding the dynamics of such procurement processes can position businesses to identify similar opportunities where niche expertise or sole provider status may offer competitive advantages. Companies with a concentrated focus on governmental service fulfilment could potentially prepare for future collaborations by aligning with the rigorous standards set in such direct awards.

## Notice

Supply of DBS Checks for Derbyshire County Council

### Procurement Information

The Disclosure and Barring Service are the only direct providers of DBS Checks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046591-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035286-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035264-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046591-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035286-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035264-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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