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King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

Awarded to Mitie Security Limited

The King's Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 3 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 29 September 2026

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Overview

The King's Trust is seeking a provider to conduct criminal record checks (Disclosure and Barring Service checks) across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and internationally, as well as pre-employment reference checks and right to work checks for staff. The estimated contract value is £65,000 with a submission deadline of 29 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£65,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 September 2026
Questions by
22 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systemsFinancial and insurance servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportPersonnel and payroll services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£36,768
Award date
22 October 2026
Contract period
31 January 2027 → 30 January 2028
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
30 January 2031
Against estimate
43% below
Bids received
14
Winner
  • Mitie Security Limited

This contract ends on 30 January 2028, or 30 January 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Mitie Security Limited

Based in
Milton Keynes
Public contracts won
45
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

14

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Software package and information systems drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 39% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Quality70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Software package and information systems

£102,000

Median of 11,509 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 64% below the median.

The King's Trust in the last 12 months

4

contracts awarded, worth £174,017 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    3 September 2026

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