Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b96-e06e-7007-8244-4f2ce7b0d827/hosted-electronic-solution-for-the-administration-of-disclosure-and-barring-serv closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Hosted Electronic Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service [Oldham Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oldham-council) Estimated value £2,240,000 Published 1 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 some cases, DBS checks for specific areas such as licensing are provided by the services themselves. In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals. The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients. Typical DBS processes for organisations within GMCA involve but not limited to the following: • Identity verification for new staff (sometimes this will be done by the recruiting manager at interview). For existing staff and umbrella body checks, identity verification is carried out by the service requesting the check • Route 2 checks, if required, are conducted by external providers • Resolving errors and/or queries on completed application forms • Invoicing, receiving and recording payment (for schools and umbrella body service clients) • Recording full details of each application • Forwarding applications to the DBS • Applications for new starters are tracked on the DBS website • The applicant takes the disclosure to the recruiting manager • Manager/HR initiates rechecks • Full administration of the DBS update Service to enable regular checks on existing employees. • Requirement for support when re registering with Ministry of Justice as a registered body 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 and Stockport Council have been included should they wish to use the contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous software package and computer systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4267e10b-4e4c-47ee-9c6f-8a17ddaf7dd4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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