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GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services 26

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank in Sheffield has awarded a contract for the provision of personnel vetting and screening services, under the title "GB-Sheffield: Background Screening and Vetting Services 26". This procurement process falls within the business services industry category, particularly concerning law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender has reached the award stage, with Verifile Limited being the successful supplier. The contract value amounts to £100,000, with a contract period from 20 February 2026 to 19 February 2028. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender was conducted through the G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework. Services are expected to be delivered across multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vetting and screening services. While the procurement was completed and does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, it opens pathways for growth, especially for firms that can offer comprehensive and efficient personnel vetting solutions across diverse geographical areas. Companies with expertise in business services and those with the capability to operate within governmental frameworks would find such opportunities particularly beneficial. By engaging with contracts like these, businesses can expand their service offerings and increase their visibility in strategic markets.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services 26

Notice Description

For the provision of Personnel vetting and screening services. Additional information: This was procured of G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8326bb16-29e7-40d3-9228-7a1eb3e5214c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0667865f-6890-454d-9eb6-192d49fe2bc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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