GB-Sheffield: 4417.PS.LWM – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Application Management service provider
The University of Sheffield
Competitive Contract Notice
1. Title: GB-Sheffield: 4417.PS.LWM – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Application Management service provider
2. Awarding Authority:
The University of Sheffield
National ID: PXDP-7327-GWHT, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
Tel. 0114 222 4206, Email: l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk, URL: https://sheffield.ac.uk/
Contact: Lee Marsden
3. Contract Type: Services
4. Description: Compliance software package. Information systems. Software package and information systems. The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase an online solution for managing the process associated with DBS applications for both UK and Foreign applicants. This online system should provide a service for both staff and students. The successful supplier would also be required to provide staff training on the use of the new system and procedures, as well as ongoing support for any future questions/difficulties.
The full specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available to download from the NEUPC Delta eSourcing platform.
Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering on the Universitys e-tendering system in conjunction with NEUPC and Delta eSourcing https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/commonNoticeSearch/noticeSearchResults.html
Closing date for receipt of bids is 7th October 2026 at 13:00 Hrs UK Time.
Clarification questions can be requested until 30th September 2026 at 13:00 Hrs UK Time – the University reserves the right to not process any clarification questions received after this deadline.
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the Delta system.
Your tender response must also be submitted through Delta to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
5. CPV Codes:
48170000 - Compliance software package.
48810000 - Information systems.
48000000 - Software package and information systems.
6. NUTS Codes :
UKE32 - Sheffield
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Sheffield,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category H: 100K to 500K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 30/09/2026 13:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Not Provided
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-4417.PS.LWM-%E2%80%93-Disclosure-%26-Barring-Service-%28DBS%29-Application-Management-service-provider/B4C4ETD9F3
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4C4ETD9F3
TKR-202697-PRO-38384701
Period of Work Start date:
Period of Work End date:
Is this a Framework Agreement?: no
1. Title: GB-Sheffield: 4417.PS.LWM – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Application Management service provider
2. Awarding Authority:
The University of Sheffield
National ID: PXDP-7327-GWHT, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
Tel. 0114 222 4206, Email: l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk, URL: https://sheffield.ac.uk/
Contact: Lee Marsden
3. Contract Type: Services
4. Description: Compliance software package. Information systems. Software package and information systems. The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase an online solution for managing the process associated with DBS applications for both UK and Foreign applicants. This online system should provide a service for both staff and students. The successful supplier would also be required to provide staff training on the use of the new system and procedures, as well as ongoing support for any future questions/difficulties.
The full specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available to download from the NEUPC Delta eSourcing platform.
Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering on the Universitys e-tendering system in conjunction with NEUPC and Delta eSourcing https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/commonNoticeSearch/noticeSearchResults.html
Closing date for receipt of bids is 7th October 2026 at 13:00 Hrs UK Time.
Clarification questions can be requested until 30th September 2026 at 13:00 Hrs UK Time – the University reserves the right to not process any clarification questions received after this deadline.
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the Delta system.
Your tender response must also be submitted through Delta to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
5. CPV Codes:
48170000 - Compliance software package.
48810000 - Information systems.
48000000 - Software package and information systems.
6. NUTS Codes :
UKE32 - Sheffield
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Sheffield,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category H: 100K to 500K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 30/09/2026 13:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Not Provided
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-4417.PS.LWM-%E2%80%93-Disclosure-%26-Barring-Service-%28DBS%29-Application-Management-service-provider/B4C4ETD9F3
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4C4ETD9F3
TKR-202697-PRO-38384701
Period of Work Start date:
Period of Work End date:
Is this a Framework Agreement?: no