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Pre-Employment Screening

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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04 Jun 2026 at 07:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Pre-Employment Screening," which falls under the recruitment services industry. This contract, awarded on 29th April 2026, involves the provision of pre-employment screening services and is valued at £100,000, including VAT and a potential 12-month extension. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project will be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender stage has been completed, with the award status currently active.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and pre-employment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the project's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. With a comprehensive timeframe and a clear focus on recruitment services, companies offering specialised or comprehensive screening solutions could benefit from aligning their services with the requirements of The Pensions Regulator. The South East location also offers advantageous regional prospects for businesses operating in or around this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Employment Screening

Notice Description

Award notice for contract for the provision of pre-employment screening services. 3 year contract with 12 month extension option. Total cost includes extension and VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10772234-3641-4259-92e0-847294df1e90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcba71b-439c-42fd-8db5-794d3ca3fbf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGENDA SCREENING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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