Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
OFSTED
Piccadilly Gate
MANCHESTER
M1 2WD
UK
Contact person: Matthew Pitcher
Telephone: +44 3000131157
E-mail: matthew.pitcher@ofsted.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD33
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=674763408
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=674763408
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DBS Services for Ofsted
Reference number: Con 1179
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Ofsted seek a supplier to provide a robust and economical DBS checking service. This will include the accurate completion, validation and countersigning of each individual's DBS disclosure application. The supplier will also be required to support individuals through the process and provide Ofsted with necessary information regarding the progress and outcome of a DBS check.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ofsted provides assurance that individuals and organisations are suitable to care for, or be in regular contact with, children and young people. Our role is important therefore in ensuring children and young people are safe and protected.
To this end, it is essential that DBS checks are carried out to the required standard and that any information resulting from a DBS check is passed to Ofsted without delay.
Ofsted seek a supplier to provide a robust and economical DBS checking service. This will include the accurate completion, validation and countersigning of each individual's DBS disclosure application. The supplier will also be required to support individuals through the process and provide Ofsted with necessary information regarding the progress and outcome of a DBS check.
Payments will be made between the supplier and the applicant.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/04/2022
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/04/2022
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Ofsted
Manchester
UK
Telephone: +44 3000151157
E-mail: info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2022