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Staff Vetting service

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a "Staff Vetting service" was facilitated by National Savings & Investments, headquartered in London, England. This contract, classified under recruitment services, involves background and financial checks. The procurement followed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the award status marked as complete. The award was granted to Verifile Limited as of 14 August 2025 and was published on 19 August 2025. The contract period spans from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029, carrying a value of £16,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth particularly within the SME sector, as it is specifically marked suitable for small and medium enterprises. Businesses with expertise in providing recruitment or vetting services would find this contract highly relevant. The direct procurement approach limits the competition, making it an appealing opportunity for companies with prior experience and capacity to deliver within the specified timeframe and scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Vetting service

Notice Description

Background DBS/Finance checks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af149b2a-4ffc-4ee0-b12d-dc0164141335
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166f4989-0955-48f3-9db0-49e845315af1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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