GMCA Members are seeking to engage an e-Broker to facilitate the administration of DBS checks electronically via a hosted solution. Members each provide a DBS checking service to all areas within their authorities, including schools and licensing. In addition, the GMCA members operate an Umbrella Body Service for DBS checks for volunteers and other third party organisations/individuals.

The contract is led by Oldham Council. The following 12 Authorities have fully committed to

the solution and their anticipated requirements under the contract are included in the pricing schedule:

• Blackpool Council

• Blackburn with Darwen Council

• Bury Council

• Bolton Council

• Oldham Council

• Rochdale Council

• Salford Council

• Tameside Council

• Trafford Council

• Wigan Council

• Manchester City Council

• GMCA/Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

Please note Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council could also potentially be joining

at a later date. Stockport Council have also been included should they wish to use the

contract.

The number of DBS checks per year across the authorities is circa 29,000 but does not

include schools, licensing, volunteers and external clients.