Published date: 16 June 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 24 February 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 48900000

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£2,240,000

Procurement reference

OLDH001-DN652256-55397325

Published date

16 June 2023

Closing date

24 February 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2023

Contract end date

31 May 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

GMCA Members are seeking to engage an e-Broker to facilitate the administration of DBS checks electronically via a hosted solution.\r
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GMCA members each provide a DBS checking service to all areas within their authorities, including schools and licensing.\r
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In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals.\r
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The contract is led by Oldham Council. The following 12 Authorities have fully committed to the solution and their anticipated requirements under the contract are included in the pricing schedule:\r
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• Blackpool Council\r
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council\r
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• Bury Council\r
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• Bolton Council\r
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• Oldham Council\r
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• Rochdale Council\r
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• Salford Council\r
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• Tameside Council\r
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• Trafford Council\r
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• Wigan Council\r
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• Manchester City Council\r
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• Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service\r
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Please note Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council could also potentially be joining at a later date. Stockport Council have also been included should they wish to use the contract.\r
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The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 24 January 2023

Award information

Awarded date

16 June 2023

Contract start date

26 June 2023

Contract end date

25 June 2025

Total value of contract

£2,240,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Complete Background Screening Ltd

Address

CF45 4ER

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Molden

Address

Corporate Procurement Level 8
Civic Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1UT
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1617701643

Email

emily.molden@oldham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/