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C339129 Qualification Checker

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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17 Mar 2025 at 13:23

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 13:48

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for a pre-employment qualification verification service titled "C339129 Qualification Checker". This procurement, valued at £45,747, falls under the "System and support services" category (CPV code: 72250000) and covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The contract period is set from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2026. The procurement method was selective and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 17th March 2025 and involves the supplier Qualification Check Ltd, an SME located in London.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualification verification systems and services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive solutions on a global scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in system support services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement process for this contract demonstrates the value of being part of framework agreements that facilitate selective tendering, thereby creating robust business growth opportunities through public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C339129 Qualification Checker

Notice Description

The contract covers the pre-employment screening to collect, verify and report on qualification certificates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3429211f-f145-44f4-a652-2758b68e32b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7ed911-b493-4eec-9d56-d7d4c41cc5ad
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,747 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALIFICATION CHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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