Guidance

Responsible Organisations

A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published
4 September 2017
Last updated
23 May 2022 — See all updates

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

Responsible Organisation Name Website
Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS) www.criminalrecordchecks.co.uk
Disclosure Services www.disclosureservices.com
uCheck www.ucheck.co.uk
Zellis Ltd www.zellis.com
Staffvetting.com Limited www.staffvetting.com
Verifile www.verifile.co.uk
Vero Screening www.veroscreening.com
Experian Ltd www.experian.co.uk
Hireright Ltd www.hireright.com
Sterling (EMEA) Ltd sterlingcheck.co.uk
Onfido Limited www.onfido.com
Capita Resourcing Ltd www.watchdog.org.uk
Credence Background Screening Limited www.credence.co.uk
Atlantic Data Ltd www.atlanticdata.co.uk
GB Group Plc www.gbplc.com
Complete Background Screening www.cbscreening.co.uk
Procius Limited www.procius.com
UK CRBS Limited www.ukcrbs.co.uk
G4S Secure Solutions www.g4s.com
Personnel Checks www.personnelchecks.co.uk/dbs-crb-checks/basic-disclosure/
Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd www.arnoldclark.com
Kent County Council County dbs.employmentcheck.org.uk
Criminal Record and Barring Service Ltd www.criminalrecordandbarringservice.co.uk
Safe Computing Limited www.safecomputing.co.uk
UTC Aerospace Systems (Atlantic Inertial Systems) www.utcaerospacesystems.com
Wandsworth Borough Council www.wandsworth.gov.uk
Powys County Council www.powys.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire County Council www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Buckinghamshire County Council www.buckscc.gov.uk
Agenda Resource Management Ltd www.agenda-rm.co.uk
Due Dilligence Checking Ltd www.ddc.uk.net
Security and Vetting Solutions Limited www.security-vetting.co.uk
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council www.stockport.gov.uk
Peoplecheck Ltd www.peoplecheck.co.uk
Civil and Corporate Security Limited www.civilandcorporate.co.uk
The Security Watchdog Limited www.securitywatchdog.org.uk/
Royal Mail Group www.royalmailgroup.com
Care Check Ltd www.carecheck.co.uk
Criminal Records Services www.criminalrecordsservices.com
Dorset County Council (Social Services) www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk
Mayflower Disclosure Services www.dbsdirect.co.uk
First Advantage www.fadv.com
Devon County Council www.devon.gov.uk
I-Cover Screening www.icover-services.com
REED www.reedglobal.com
Cornwall Council www.cornwall.gov.uk
TerraQuest Solutions Ltd www.authentiquest.info
Personnel Ltd www.personnel.ltd.uk/
Derbyshire County Council www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
European Background www.eurobg.com
Eurocom CI Limited www.onlinedbschecks.co.uk
Anjobar Limited www.anjobar.co.uk
Thirtyone:eight www.thirtyoneeight.org
Amiqus Resolution www.amiqus.co
Clear Check www.clearcheck.co.uk
Endatio Ltd www.7858.co.uk
Kelly Group www.kelly.co.uk
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd dbs.employmentcheck.org.uk
Verify Information Service Ltd hrcheck.co.uk
Cataphract Screening and DBS Checks www.cataphract.co.uk
EBC Global ebcglobal.co.uk
New Directions Holdings Ltd checksdirect.co.uk
Applications Assist Limited dbscheckonline.org.uk

The list of ROs who are registered with the DBS, will be updated regularly.

Published 4 September 2017
Last updated 23 May 2022 + show all updates

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