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Provision of Employment Background Checks

CPS

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29 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Employment Background Checks", which falls under the industry category of System and Support Services (CPV: 72250000). The contract was awarded to First Advantage, based in Nottingham, UK. This procurement, conducted by a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is valued at GBP 55,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th November 2023 and the contract period running from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2025. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the status marked as active since 1st December 2023.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system and support services, particularly those focusing on employment background checks. The call-off from a framework agreement suggests potential further opportunities for businesses positioned within such frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar tenders, considering the CPS's openness to working with SMEs as indicated by this contract. This award not only enhances business growth through service provision to a major public sector entity but also strengthens ties within government contracting frameworks.

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Notice Title

Provision of Employment Background Checks

Notice Description

Provision of Employment Background Checks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfae22e-88be-47e2-9a3d-3a7f0849c18b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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