Award

CA16776 - DBS Checks

WAYTHROUGH

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Waythrough, a reputable organisation based in Bowburn, England, was for the provision of DBS Checks, categorised under recruitment services. This tender aimed at employment screening and background checking, and pertained to a direct award procurement method. The location for service delivery encompasses a wide range including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement phase is currently at the award stage with the contract having commenced on the 1st of December 2025 and set to run until the 30th of November 2027. The award was completed on the 16th of December 2025, with Verifile Limited as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £568,196.99.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in recruitment services to foster growth, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are considered suitable for this type of procurement. With a wide geographic scope, companies with extensive international reach stand at an advantage. The direct award method suggests potential for streamlined engagements, thereby favouring businesses that deliver efficient and reliable background checking services. This contract offers significant exposure to Verifile Limited and positions them prominently in the prestigious DBS checking service sector, creating pathways for further collaborations within the industry.

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Notice Title

CA16776 - DBS Checks

Notice Description

Employment screening and background checking services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16776. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16776 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67544c2e-8cd0-4c29-ac9b-e21f4436b0f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9723b8a-9a2c-45d0-8dfb-210558a0a899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£568,196 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
Melissa Hamoudi
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
BOWBURN
Postcode
DH6 5PF
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Coxhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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