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Provision of Pre-Employment Background Verification Services to British High Commission (BHC) & British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

30 Jun 2023 at 09:10

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2023 at 10:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is procuring services for the provision of pre-employment background verification services to the British High Commission (BHC) and British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India. The contract, valued at 30,727 GBP, was awarded to Hello Verify India Private Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender closing on 14th March 2023. The contract period spans from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the human resources management consultancy services category.

The tender, initiated by the British High Commission, involves a suitable procurement process for businesses looking to provide consultancy services in human resources management. The contract period offers a multi-year opportunity for growth and collaboration. Businesses registered on the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, can access the tender documentation for project reference 9257 or itt_5577. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the buyer's preference for such suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pre-Employment Background Verification Services to British High Commission (BHC) & British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India

Notice Description

This is in reference to Pre-employment Background Verification Services for British High Commission and British Deputy High Commissions in India

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-684bc8cb-8900-48a9-8bf3-6e660fc9212c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb503690-c7b4-4786-ab29-faa004236516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,727 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELLO VERIFY INDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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