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Guidance: Responsible Organisations

Disclosure Barring Service

February 2
15:32 2023

A Responsible Organisation (RO) is an organisation registered with the DBS to submit basic checks through a web service.

Responsibilities of a Responsible Organisation

An RO will capture the details of a basic check application in their system, before transferring it to DBS via a web service. You can apply for DBS basic checks by visiting the website of a Responsible Organisation.

Individuals can also apply for a basic check directly to DBS using our new online application route if they live or work in England or wales, or to Disclosure Scotland if they live or work in Scotland.

An RO is responsible for confirming that:

  • information supplied in each application for a basic check has been checked in line with DBS identity guidance
  • the information provided in support of the basic check is complete and true
  • the applicant has provided consent to submit the application
  • they will pay DBS for basic checks that have been sent to us

Each RO must agree to DBS terms and conditions, meet our processing standards and have a nominated accountable officer. The terms and conditions, processing standards and privacy policy for accountable officers can be found here.

A list of Responsible Organisations

Group A includes ROs that provide Basic DBS checks to both individuals and employers or third parties, whereas Group B includes ROs that only provide Basic DBS checks to employers or third parties. Individuals wishing to use an RO for a Basic DBS check, should refer to Group A.

Group A

Responsible Organisation name Website
Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS) www.criminalrecordchecks.co.uk
uCheck www.ucheck.co.uk
Complete Background Screening Ltd www.cbscreening.co.uk
Nottinghamshire County Council www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Personnel Checks www.personnelchecks.co.uk
Derbyshire County Council www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
Peoplecheck Ltd www.peoplecheck.co.uk
Capita Resourcing Ltd www.watchdog.org.uk
Civil and Corporate Security Limited www.civilandcorporate.co.uk
Care Check Ltd www.carecheck.co.uk
Mayflower Disclosure Services www.dbsdirect.co.uk
The Security Watchdog Limited www.securitywatchdog.org.uk/
European Background www.eurobg.com
Eurocom CI Limited www.onlinedbschecks.co.uk
Clear Check Ltd www.clearcheck.co.uk
Horus Security Consultancy Limited www.horus-security.co.uk
1 Stop Rec Limited www.dbscheck.org
Stockport Council www.stockport.gov.uk
Applications Assist Limited www.dbscheckonline.org.uk
EBC Global www.ebcglobal.co.uk

Group B

Responsible Organisation name Website
DBS Disclosure Services Ltd www.disclosureservices.com
Verifile www.verifile.co.uk
UK CRBS Limited www.ukcrbs.co.uk
Due Dilligence Checking Ltd www.ddc.uk.net
Zellis UK Ltd www.zellis.com
Kent County Council www.hrconnect.org.uk
Staffvetting.com Limited www.staffvetting.com
Hireright Ltd www.hireright.com
Atlantic Data Ltd www.atlanticdata.co.uk
Procius Limited www.procius.com
Vero Screening www.veroscreening.com
Credence Background Screening Limited www.credence.co.uk
Buckinghamshire County Council www.buckscc.gov.uk
Dorset County Council (Social Services) www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk
Sterling (EMEA) Ltd www.sterlingcheck.co.uk
Criminal Records Services www.criminalrecordsservices.com
Security and Vetting Solutions Limited www.security-vetting.co.uk
Experian Ltd www.experian.co.uk
G4S Secure Solutions www.g4s.com
Powys County Council www.powys.gov.uk
First Advantage www.fadv.com
REED Specialist Recruitment www.reedglobal.com
Agenda Resource Management Ltd www.agenda-rm.co.uk
Cornwall Council

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