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TfL 96297 Employee Screening Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for the provision of employee screening services, contracted under the title "TfL 96297 Employee Screening Services". This initiative falls under the recruitment services industry category and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 1 March 2025 and will span from 3 March 2025 to 2 March 2029. The total contract value amounts to £900,000, with the awarded contract notably valued at £500,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on providing comprehensive employee screening services, including background and social media checks. Large-scale enterprises specialising in recruitment services are especially well-positioned to compete effectively. The contracting services support TfL HR Permanent Recruitment Team, involving high standards in verifying the suitability of potential and current employees within the UK. Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other large recruitment firms to engage in similar tenders that ensure due diligence and robust vetting processes for public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL 96297 Employee Screening Services

Notice Description

Employee screening services for TfL, the GLA, and the LFB. Employee screening is defined as the process of collating and verifying information about an employee, potential employee to assess or confirm their suitability to work within the UK including background checks and social media checks. It is noted that these services are to support TfL HR Permanent Recruitment Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c33be10-93bf-44fd-bfe3-7928307ef1c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b580e85-5a5d-4c06-b3ef-0b55af10209c
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
Large

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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