Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of DBS Update Checks for Licensing by Bedford Borough Council

Awarded 01 Feb 2026

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Awarded01 Feb 2026
Value£16,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2y 3mo3y term, 25% elapsed
Awarded 1 Feb 2026Expires 31 Jan 2029

Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Personnel Checks Limited for DBS update checks related to licensing.

The contract, valued at £16,000, was managed by the council's Corporate Services department.

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