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    ContractsOnline Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Platform Provider
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    Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application Platform Provider

    Tender closes
    35d
    29 Oct 2026 · in 5 weeks

    Procurement of an online DBS application platform from an umbrella registered body to process approximately 5,000 annual applications for the Council.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 25 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    35d
    29 Oct 2026 · in 5 weeks

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£1,250,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      29 Oct 2026
      35 days left
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Lifecycle

    Open

    35 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 29 Oct 2026.

    25 Sept 202629 Oct 2026

    Brief

    The Council is seeking to procure services from a DBS umbrella registered body to provide an electronic administration platform for managing Disclosure and Barring Service applications. The platform must enable secure submission of DBS application forms and provide a user-friendly interface for Council staff to access check results through an E-Bulk System. The Council conducts approximately 5,000 DBS applications annually for employees, carers, foster carers, adoption applicants, taxi drivers, volunteers, and maintained schools in compliance with DBS eligibility criteria and statutory requirements. The Council also operates a 5-year rechecking process for existing employees. Application volumes may fluctuate due to organisational changes, renewal cycles, and updates to national DBS eligibility criteria. The service provider should be prepared for variable application distribution throughout the year. Suppliers should demonstrate experience in DBS administration, secure data handling, and providing reliable electronic processing systems to public sector organisations.

    Track record

    20 awards · 19 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 20 contracts to 19 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CIVICA UK LIMITED2× · 10%
    2. LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED1× · 5%
    3. THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED1× · 5%
    4. INFORM HOLDINGS LTD1× · 5%
    5. SafetyCulture Pty Ltd.1× · 5%
    6. Valuing Care Limited1× · 5%

    +13 more suppliers

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, CIVICA UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069b6c
    DC
    Buyer
    DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    IT & Software