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Published 5 Nov 2026, 14:53 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

815LB - eBulk System For DBS Checks

Official notice

Authority: Leeds Beckett University (Education)

Below threshold - limited competition
Awarded value£560,000published award · inc. VAT
Awarded 4 Nov 2026
Awarded to Atlantic Data Ltd
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

There is a need for an organisation with the capacity and expertise to manage a high volume of DBS applications within a short and critical timeframe. The service must provide an efficient, streamlined process supported by accurate, live data and effective reporting, enabling the University to monitor application progress, identify and resolve delays, and ensure applicants complete the required checks promptly.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

There is a need for an organisation with the capacity and expertise to manage a high volume of DBS applications within a short and critical timeframe. The service must provide an efficient, streamlined process supported by accurate, live data and effective reporting, enabling the University to monitor application progress, identify and resolve delays, and ensure applicants complete the required checks promptly. This will support customers in progressing onto their chosen course as efficiently as possible, while reducing administrative burden and improving the overall applicant experience

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £560,0001 award inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 1610 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Atlantic Data LtdSME815LB - EBulk for DBS System1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2031Extensions: +1 +1£560,000 inc. VAT4 Nov 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
16final-stage tenders100—

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Nov 2026, 14:53 GMT
Last source update
5 Nov 2026, 14:53 GMT
Authority reference
815LB
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-105302
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE42)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07b579 Find a Tender

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 5 Nov 2026
  1. Contract award notice published
    5 Nov 2026, 14:53 GMT
    UK6
  2. Contract signature expected
    18 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PZLR-1932-VCPM The Rose Bowl, Portland Crescent, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS1 3HBContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Atlantic Data LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04085856 Atlantic House, 7 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, South East, MK5 8HJContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender