---
title: "Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c1

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Electronic DBS and Right to Work Processing Services," which falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services. The contract has been awarded to COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED, a large enterprise based in West Malling, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a limited method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was considered below threshold for limited competition. The contract is active, having commenced on 1st July 2026 and set to conclude on 30th June 2027, with a total gross value of £92,185. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, is a sub-central public authority located in Kendal, UKD12 region.

The awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic processing services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for DBS and Right to Work checks. Companies with capabilities in digital recruitment and background verification services might find similar future opportunities beneficial for expansion and diversification. Although this contract is complete, understanding the procurement terms utilised by the Westmorland and Furness Council can prepare businesses for upcoming tenders with similar requirements and procurement methods. Small to medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise in digital processing services could potentially thrive in engaging with such opportunities when they arise.

## Notice

Procurement of an electronic DBS and Right to Work processing service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070050-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070050-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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