Tender

Providing Verification and background Check services to British High Commission (BHC) / British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

03 Aug 2018 at 04:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of verification and background check services to the British High Commission and British Deputy High Commissions in India. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services as well as business services related to law, marketing, and recruitment. The tender process is open and will conclude on 23rd August 2018, with contract execution expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and continue until 30th September 2020. Interested parties should note that the procurement is classified as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vetting, investigation, and security services, particularly those with expertise in pre-employment background checks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, as the procurement approach favours their participation, potentially allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their reputation within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Verification and background Check services to British High Commission (BHC) / British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India

Notice Description

The objective of this contract is to select experienced and competent Contractor to deliver vetting services for the Authority across India. To conduct specific pre-employment checks to verify the accuracy and completeness of statements made by candidates who have been shortlisted in connection with a position at the BHC or BDHC. Additional information: Please refer the Project No 1810 and ITT No 2640

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba2f64b-0ad7-4c7c-8e52-3e2635a3afda
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Ankita Singh
Contact Email
ankita.singh@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI - 110 021
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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