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Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service Checks

Awarded to Complete Background Screening Limited, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Department for Transport(buyer)

Published
Published 21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 March 2025
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Overview

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) procured administration services for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks covering potential driving instructors, existing Approved Driving Instructors, and potential driving examiners across England, Scotland, and Wales. Complete Background Screening Limited was awarded the contract on 9 December 2025 for £9.4 million, and the service is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Published
21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Award outcome

Awarded value
£9,400,421
Award date
9 December 2025
Contract period
— → 23 November 2028
Winners
  • Complete Background Screening Limited
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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  1. Contract

    26 January 2026

  2. Contract

    20 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 February 2025

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