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HR Investigation Services

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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22 Apr 2026 at 06:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defra Commercial involves the provision of HR Investigation Services under the services category, targeting a range of geographies including the United Kingdom and several others. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028, indicating an active contract stage following an award dated 22nd April 2026. The location for the buyer is London, with the postal code SW1P 4DF, and the process was concluded with the award to Safecall Limited with a contract value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR investigation services, particularly those qualified under the classification code 79720000. Given the contract's viability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it heightens the prospect for these organisations to expand their market reach through valuable collaborations. The engagement with a key buyer such as Defra Commercial may offer meaningful growth paths for businesses prepared to deliver quality services across these various regions.

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Notice Title

HR Investigation Services

Notice Description

HR Investigation Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c72b5f3-660d-40ec-8391-c02a87c9f4af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb9f5fe-da82-450f-b352-d62bc134fbca
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFECALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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