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CA17907 - CA10556 - CPC/DU/HR/02: Human Resources, Payroll and Employee Screening Services

Preston College

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14 Aug 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Preston College procured human resources support services for processing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and verifying identity. The checks apply to the college’s staff and to students attending work placements, supporting the college’s safeguarding and workforce screening requirements. This is a services contract managed by Preston College in Fulwood, Preston, with delivery associated with the college’s operations in the United Kingdom and other stated locations. The requirement is classified under CPV 79414000, human resources management consultancy services. It is relevant to providers of DBS checking, identity verification, employment screening or closely related HR compliance services, particularly those able to handle checks for both employees and students in an education setting.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure. The tender deadline was 31 July 2026. The estimated procurement value was £80,000 including the stated currency, while the contract was awarded to Verifile Limited for £73,800. The award date was 14 August 2026. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. Verifile Limited is the sole named awarded supplier. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation resulted in an active award, with the requirement covering the full service rather than separately identified lots. The procurement therefore records a completed competition and a defined two-year service arrangement for Preston College.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a specific education-sector demand for integrated DBS processing and identity verification covering two user groups: college staff and students undertaking work placements. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need reliable end-to-end screening processes, the operational capacity to manage recurring checks, and strong controls for accurate identity validation and sensitive personal information. Experience serving colleges, schools or other organisations with safeguarding obligations would help demonstrate relevance. Providers should also be able to support both employment screening and placement-related checks through a consistent service, with clear handling of cases, secure communications and dependable turnaround arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17907 - CA10556 - CPC/DU/HR/02: Human Resources, Payroll and Employee Screening Services

Notice Description

Preston College wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake the processing of DBS checks and ID verification for staff members and students attending work placements. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17907. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17907 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-915a0412-0a3b-47da-a1e4-dab9be6e470a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f33a5f7-57f7-46b1-b2d3-ddfe25eb1e1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Preston College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9UR
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Verifile Limited

Further Information

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