Guidance

E-bulk technical documents

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

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 25 July 2013
• Last updated: 25 July 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Business message specification

MS Word Document, 1.69 MB

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E-Bulk interface control document

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E-bulk test requirements for registered bodies

MS Word Document, 967 KB

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E-bulk system test plan

MS Word Document, 891 KB

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E-bulk system test exit report

MS Word Document, 976 KB

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E-bulk DBS system test schedule

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E-bulk connectivity test plan

MS Word Document, 889 KB

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E-bulk connectivity test specification

MS Word Document, 841 KB

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E-bulk connectivity test summary report

MS Word Document, 3.65 MB

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E-bulk business readiness plan

MS Word Document, 902 KB

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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

Published 25 July 2013

Last updated 25 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 25 July 2024

   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. 19 February 2014

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

3. 25 July 2013

   First published.