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    ContractsDisclosure and Barring Service Checks
    Awarded contract

    Disclosure and Barring Service Checks

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Nov 2026

    Procurement of Disclosure and Barring Check services awarded to First Advantage Europe Ltd for employee background vetting and safeguarding compliance.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Nov 2026· 5 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      9 Sept 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FA
      FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 days ago.

    9 Nov 2026Today9 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity involves the provision of Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) services, which are background vetting checks required for roles working with vulnerable people in the UK. The contract was awarded to First Advantage Europe Ltd through a competitive quotation process. Suppliers interested in similar opportunities should note that DBS check services are essential for organisations requiring employee screening and compliance with UK safeguarding regulations. The service typically includes criminal record checks, barred list checks, and reporting of findings to meet legal employment requirements.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    1cfdf409-57df-4d98-9af4-cb016a9d1ccc-921087

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