UKCRBs

UKCRBs: criminal record checks for organisations in the United Kingdom

UKCRBs is an online service specialising in processing criminal record checks for organisations and companies. Its activity focuses on the official UK systems: the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as CRB, and Disclosure Scotland. The platform allows organisations to register and manage applications online, with no registration or membership fees.

The service is part of Mitie's employee screening and vetting division, and presents itself as a specialist team with over 25 years of screening experience. The company states it has more than 20,000 registered clients or organisations and operates as a registered DBS umbrella body with number 22934000007.

Types of checks available

The offering is structured across two territorial areas and different levels of verification:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): for organisations requesting basic checks for anyone living in England and Wales, regardless of position. Standard and enhanced checks are available for eligible positions in England and Wales.
• Disclosure Scotland: for organisations requesting Level 1 disclosures for anyone living in Scotland, regardless of position. PVG Scheme applications are available for eligible positions in Scotland.

The website includes a guidance section to determine which type of check each organisation needs, as well as information on additional screening services and on how to manage volumes of more than 100 checks.

Registration requirement and scope of service

UKCRBs serves organisations and companies exclusively. The platform does not process applications submitted by individuals, a limitation that is expressly stated. Registration is free, with no minimum or maximum number of checks, and the sign-up process is described as quick, with an estimated duration of ten minutes. The company also offers a service aimed at streamlining the right to work process.

Security and data handling

The company states that information is stored securely and that it fully complies with the Data Protection Act. The website details that the service is provided through an online system with login access, distinguishing between basic checks and standard or enhanced checks.

Corporate structure and registration details

UKCRBs is part of Mitie Group plc. The company is registered with number 03656962 and its registered trading address is Level 12, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG. The operational and customer service address shown on the website is GF11, The Square, Basing View, Basingstoke RG21 4EB.

The customer support team handles organisation enquiries via the number 01256 487 889. For queries related to individual applications, the website refers to the relevant employer or to the DBS on 0300 0200 190.

Locations and premises

Main location: GF11, The Square Basing View, Basingstoke RG21 4EB · Phone: 01256 487 889

Location 2: Level 12, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG