Award

Background checking services

CAFCASS

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cafcass as the purchasing organisation, seeking to award a contract for "Background checking services" within the information systems sector. The procurement follows a direct award method against Crown Commercial Services (RM1557.14) G Cloud 14, utilizing Experian's background checking solutions. The contract value is £96,300, covering three years with an optional extension of 12 months. The tender pertains to services provided primarily in England, UK. The award dated 14th July 2025 indicates completion, transitioning to the service implementation starting from 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in background and information system services due to the specific use of Experian's solutions. Firms equipped with advanced digital marketplace services and the capability to manage contracts of this scale can benefit significantly from engaging in such tendering processes. Although the procurement method restricts participation to direct awards, businesses looking to expand their services into public sector background checking solutions will find strategic growth potential through association with established procurement frameworks like G Cloud.

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Notice Title

Background checking services

Notice Description

For information only this is a direct award against Crown Commercial Services (RM1557.14) G Cloud 14 Experian Background Checking Services with Candidate Verifier; Digital Marketplace Service ID: 904327523658505 Experian Background Checking Solutions with Right to Work App; Digital Marketplace Service ID: 522234294528271 PS96,300.00 + VAT (PS32,100.00 + VAT per a Call-Off Contract Year) The contract also includes 1 optional extension period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abbe9ffc-c070-46c3-9f51-8834e565afab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628415f0-9d89-4df3-a114-98a4067624b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
CAFCASS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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