The Growth Company ITT for the Provision of Digital Signature, Identity Checks and DBS Solutions

Contract summary

Industry

• Compliance software package - 48170000

• Document management services - 72512000

• Administrative services for business operations - 75112000

Show additional CPV codes for this notice

• Administrative development project services - 75112100

• Certification services - 79132000

• Electronic signature certification services - 79132100

• Contract administration services - 79994000

Location of contract

M1 5JW

Value of contract

£100,000 to £350,000

Procurement reference

GC25-003-75

Published date

3 May 2024

Closing date

7 June 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The Growth Company wishes to appoint a provider or providers to provide digital signature and identity verification/DBS solutions. We want to improve the systems we currently have in place and provide a high quality, consistent solution for the GC Group when using e-signatures and identity checks.

You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the these services and you may bid for a single lot or both lots. These lots are as follows:

Lot 1: E-Signature Services - We are looking for a group e-signature solution. We are currently using several e-signature providers and products across the GC group. We need to streamline the process and ensure we have one system used by the GC group to ensure consistency and compliance whether this is by calling the e-signature provider using an API or having the ability to send documentation to receive a digital signature. We are looking for the provider to be able to deliver this solution as a cloud-based software as a service platform, whilst being hosted in the UK. This will include the following:
- Electronic process that indicates acceptance of an agreement or record of an agreement via a secure electronic signature;
- API functionality for contract management systems;
- Ability to track and trace secure electronic signatures;
- Complying with relevant digital signature formalities and legal requirements.

Lot 2: Digital Identity Verification Services, Disclosure and Barring Service and Social Media Checks - There are three parts of our business that will use this service, the Human Resources (HR) team, a Recruitment Agency (Aspire) and our GC Employment division, who deliver employability and rehabilitation services. This lot includes the following:
- Identity verification;
- Right to work check;
- Facial recognition;
- All levels of DBS checks;
- Social Media Checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE).

To apply for this Invitation to Tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth

Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your ITT submission must be made on the Panacea Portal.

The tender documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. In addition, the contract conditions are enclosed.

The deadline for submission of the required documents is 17:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024.

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More information

Links

• https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/
• ⭐ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Marc Ripley

Address

Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M15JW
England

Email

marc.ripley@growthco.uk