Published date: 24 January 2023
This notice was replaced on 16 June 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 16 June 2023)
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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
24 January 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.
GMCA members each provide a DBS checking service to all areas within their authorities, including schools and licensing.
In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals.
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:
• Blackpool Council
• Blackburn with Darwen Council
• Bury Council
• Bolton Council
• Oldham Council
• Rochdale Council
• Salford Council
• Tameside Council
• Trafford Council
• Wigan Council
• Manchester City Council
• Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
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.
The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients.
About the buyer
Contact name
Emily Molden
Address
Corporate Procurement Level 8
Civic Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1UT
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1617701643
Website
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