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King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

The King's Trust · Public undertaking

In brief

The King's Trust is looking for suppliers for financial services and IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £65,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 31 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

What the notice says

The services comprise of conducting all our criminal record checks across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Internationally, along with carrying out our pre-employment reference checks and right to work checks for staff.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 1 day?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £65,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

3 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083438-2026

About the buyer

The King's TrustLast 12 months

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From notice 083438-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.