Scope
Description
This notice is for the award of the contract for the provision of disclosure and barring services for Flintshire County Council (The Authority).
The Authority have concluded the evaluation and this notice is to commence the 8 working day standstill period that is required under the Procurement Act 2023.
Contract 1. Provision of Disclosure & Barring Services for Flintshire County Council
Supplier
Contract value
- £431,503 excluding VAT
- £517,803 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 October 2025 to 17 October 2030
- Possible extension to 17 October 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority has the option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1year + 1year + 1year basis to a maximum end date of 17th October 2033.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
New Directions Holdings Limited t/a Checks Direct
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDL-2396-NRVN
Lambourne House
Cardiff
CF14 5GL
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Disclosure & Barring Services for Flintshire County Council
Contracting authority
Flintshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJC-2356-PCDV
Ty Dewi Sant
Flintshire
CH7 6NA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lisa Rainford
Email: procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.flintshire.gov.uk
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales