715110451 Digital Disclosure & Barring eBroker Service procured via CCS RM 1557.14 G Cloud 14 Lots 1-3
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (general supplies): 715110451 Digital. By Ministry of Defence. Awarded to Complete Background Screening Ltd. (GBP 1.6M, Dec 2025).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Ministry of Defence require Disclosure & Barring Services for England and Wales utilising Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 G Cloud-14 Lots 1-3. The procurement is open to suppliers on the Framework only. The duration of the Contract is 36 months plus 12 month option if required.
Defence Business Services (DBS) use the Disclosure & Barring Service (D&BS) to request Criminal Record Checks on Civilians and Crown Servants in England and Wales who are likely to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. There are four levels of D&BS checks, dependant on requirement of role, these include Basic Check, Standard Check, Enhanced Check, Enhanced with Barred Lists check. There are approximately 16,000 checks requested per year.
The initial period of the contract will be 36 months with an optional 12 months if required as per CCS RM 1557.14
The project duration is from 03 December 2025 - 02 December 2028
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on December 22, 2025. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 085221-2025. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence has issued 815 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 625 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 6 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Complete Background Screening Ltd. was awarded the contract for £1,590,480. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 085221-2025 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Complete Background Screening Ltd.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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