Personnel Checks
Blackburn DBS umbrella body that publishes prices for DBS, financial, DVLA licence and right to work checks
Quick Overview
| Company | Personnel Checks Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Background Screening Software |
| Headquarters | Blackburn, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | DBS checks, Access NI, online ID verification, right to work, DVLA licence checks, adverse financial checks |
| Pricing | Basic £44.00, Standard £44.00, Enhanced £65.00, Volunteer £24.00; right to work £5.50; DVLA £10.50; online ID £6.00 |
| Best For | Employers wanting listed prices for DBS plus a few add-on checks |
| Replaces | Checkr (UK only) |
Detailed Review
Personnel Checks Limited (08101751) trades as Personnel Checks and is part of PC Group. Its footer lists DBS registration number 30002500007.
The pricing page lists DBS fee inclusion per level and custom pricing for large hiring volumes.
Listed Prices
Enhanced is £65.00 including a £41.00 DBS fee, and Standard £44.00 including £20.00. Online ID verification adds £6.00.
Add-On Checks
Adverse financial, driving licence (£10.50) and right to work (£5.50) checks round out the offer.
Self-Employed Route
The homepage says freelance tutors and carers can apply for Enhanced checks directly through an umbrella body.
Limitations to Consider
UK-only checks, no API found on the pages checked and ultimate ownership of PC Group not stated. This review rests on Personnel Checks' own pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Personnel Checks
UK employers and self-employed professionals needing DBS and a few extra checks.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Public prices for every level
- Right to work check at £5.50
- Self-employed route
- Access NI supported
- Large-volume pricing available
Cons
- No international screening
- No API seen
- PC Group ownership unstated
- VAT treatment varies by page
Alternatives to Personnel Checks
Other European background screening software worth comparing before you decide:
Pescheck
Netherlands · Dutch screening platform with euro per-screening prices and DACH coverage
Veremark
United Kingdom · London-based screening with 40+ check types across 180 countries
Zinc
United Kingdom · UK screening software for DBS, right to work and global criminal checks
Validato
Switzerland · Zurich provider storing screening data on servers in Switzerland
See all European background screening software or compare them directly against Checkr (UK only) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
£44.00, including a £20.00 DBS fee.
Yes, listed at £5.50 per check.
Custom pricing is offered for large hiring volumes.