Award

MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services - Further Competition Award

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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06 Jun 2025 at 19:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the award stage for its "MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services" contract, given to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. This tender falls under the "Public security, law and order services" industry category and involves managing pre-employment and security screenings. The location of service delivery includes London and the East of England. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2028, valued at £360,000, with an initial three-year term and an optional one-year extension. The procurement classification includes business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security screening and employment services, particularly those capable of delivering a comprehensive suite of checks including deep web mining and criminal background checks. Companies excelling in technology integration and client accessibility through secure online platforms would find this tender especially relevant. Although the contract specifies no exclusivity and variable service volumes, it represents a significant engagement in the public sector with a reputable organisation, facilitating long-term growth and network expansion within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services - Further Competition Award

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) wishes to appoint an experienced Service Provider to take responsibility for undertaking and managing a range of agreed pre-employment checks and security screening on individuals intending to work for or at the MHRA; including providing web access to a secure online system to facilitate the service delivery, with both MHRA and candidate access. The Screening Service will include but not be limited to specific requirements for: deep web internet mining, adverse media checks, animal rights and pro-life activist checks, sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) checks; as well as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Basic Disclosure (DBS) checks. The Contract shall run for an Initial Term of up to three years with the option to extend for a further one year period, all subject to satisfactory performance and earlier termination as required. There shall be no commitment to commission Services nor guarantee of a minimum or any volume or value of work; nor any exclusivity with the Service Provider in relation to these Services. The award value includes some contingency due to the variable nature of these Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b602326d-694d-4b0b-9213-de01dd5c1d58
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2028 4-5 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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