Open tender · United Kingdom · Goods
003271 - Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application provider
Durham County Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “003271 - Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application provider”. Bids close on 29 October 2026, 10:00 GMT; the estimated value is £1.25 million. Who can bid: Must be an approved DBS umbrella body or registered body authorised to provide e-bulk and countersignatory services. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Online DBS application service for Durham County Council, for approved DBS umbrella bodies with e-bulk systems
Durham County Council needs a DBS umbrella registered body to run an electronic platform for submitting Disclosure and Barring Service applications and viewing results. Around 5,000 applications a year are expected, covering employees, carers, fostering, adoption, taxi drivers, volunteers and maintained schools. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2032.
Who can win it
- Must be an approved DBS umbrella body or registered body authorised to provide e-bulk and countersignatory services
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £1.25 million
- Contract period
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with possible extension to 31 March 2032
- Published
- 25 Sep 2026
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