Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9a-d6b0-73cf-ad84-448341f41e8c/hosted-electronic-solution-for-the-administration-of-disclosure-and-barring-serv

awarded 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

24 Jan 2023

Deadline

Closed

24 Feb 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dbeb65e2-61b0-4cf0-b99a-828b93c96f21)

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