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Vetting Solutions Tender

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) involves the "Vetting Solutions Tender," classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000). This open procedure tender is focused on delivering solutions across multiple locations, including the UK and its overseas territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited starting from 10th October 2025 and concluding on 9th October 2028. The tender was valued at £210,000, and it reached its tender period end date on 10th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and vetting services, especially those capable of delivering solutions on a broad geographical scale. Although it is not particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger recruitment firms are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their industry presence and expand into new regions. The open procedure method of procurement invites competition, encouraging businesses to demonstrate their capacity to meet the requirements of the CITB effectively.

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Notice Title

Vetting Solutions Tender

Notice Description

Vetting Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83aac47f-14a0-4714-8894-9e22520ccd52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5729ba-50dc-4aae-87d8-a18bf5ecdb1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2028 3-4 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
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH,
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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