Decision details

Digital ID checks

Decision Maker: Lead Specialist - Human Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To award the contract to an existing service provision contract with First Advantage to enable us to carry out digital ID checks. First Advantage have an existing contract with the Council to carry out DBS checks and this is an additional service now offered by them.

Reasons for the decision:

An effective ID check process is required within the recruitment and selection procedure as this is a statutory requirement.

Alternative options considered:

MUST be completed / actions explained. If there are no alternative options, state 'None'.
Other providers would not be considered as this is an additional service available within our existing contract for other related services with First Advantage.

Source of Authority to take Decision:

GBC Constitution, Scheme of Delegations to Officers, General Delegation to all Assistant Directors at 2.8.7: To take any action in relation to the procurement and the letting of contracts for goods and services, within approved budgets. The authority has been delegated to the Lead Specialist HR in the Scheme of Authorisations approved by the Assistant Director, Organisational Development.

Publication date: 05/08/2024

Date of decision: 05/08/2024