UOW946 Disclosure & Barring Services - AWARD

University Of Worcester
West Midlands
Selective procedure
9 April 2025 to 8 April 2029

Management of enhanced DBS checks for university students and staff across various academic departments, specifically supporting health and education courses. The service requires acting as a designated Umbrella Body to facilitate the application and verification process for individuals throughout the academic year.

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Awarded value: £725k; As published
Published: 30 April 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 27 February 2025; Atlantic Data Limited
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 8 April 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of managed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) umbrella body services for university staff and student background check processing.

Category: Other community, social and personal services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
30 April 2025
Contract awardedto Atlantic Data Limited
27 February 2025
Contract starts
9 April 2025
Contract ends
8 April 2029

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The buyer

Type: School or college
DBS umbrella body contracts, 24 months: 1
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How it compares

7.6× the typical DBS umbrella body contract (£95k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/25282/uow946-disclosure-and-barring-services-award
Buyer reference: IT-155-846-UOW946 2024/25 - AWARD
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-142bd01c-b67d-4f78-b947-83ceb60aad68
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University Of Worcester. UOW946 Disclosure & Barring Services - AWARD. Contract award, 30 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/25282/uow946-disclosure-and-barring-services-award (accessed 12 October 2026).