Guidance

E-bulk technical documents

These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.

Documents

Business message specification

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E-Bulk interface control document

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E-bulk test requirements for registered bodies

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E-bulk system test plan

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E-bulk system test exit report

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E-bulk DBS system test schedule

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E-bulk connectivity test plan

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E-bulk connectivity test specification

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E-bulk connectivity test summary report

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E-bulk business readiness plan

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Details

  • business message specification - defines the detailed format and content for the logical business messages, which enable the electronic communication of DBS applications and e-Bulk results between the DBS and registered bodies
  • interface control document - defines the specific configuration of message delivery and operational interface protocols that will be used by end points (eg RB systems)
  • message delivery interface documents - describe the message transport mechanism provided by the Canopy Digital Connect platform (CDC) that enables an end point to communicate with the CDC

Updates to this page

Published 25 July 2013
Last updated 25 July 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated documentation for: Business message specification E-Bulk interface control document E-bulk test requirements for registered bodies E-bulk system test plan E-bulk connectivity test plan

  2. Amendment to clarify that the information concerning question x66 (working at home address) is answered by the registered body not the applicant.

  3. First published.

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