Tender

DBS and Reference checks

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking to procure a partner for the provision of various reference checks, including Right-to-Work Identity Verification Technology (IDVT) solutions and enhanced DBS/PVG, international criminal checks, candidate referencing services, and proof of address verifications. The goal is to comply with legal standards, minimise compliance risk, and enhance efficiency through an automated onboarding system. This procurement falls under the 'Recruitment services' industry category and is in the tender stage with an open procedure. The tender is available to businesses globally, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The deadline for the tender period is 18 March 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. The contract value is estimated at GBP 210,000.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in compliance and identity verification technologies. Companies capable of delivering efficient and automated solutions for legal compliance and onboarding processes stand to benefit significantly. Large enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the complexity and scale of the required services. Engaging in this contract can lead to enhanced business growth by establishing a long-term partnership with a key player in the construction industry's training sector.

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Notice Title

DBS and Reference checks

Notice Description

CITB are looking for a partner who can support with various reference checks, including a Right-to-Work Identity Verification Technology (IDVT) solution and enhanced DBS/PVG, international criminal checks,candidate referencing services and proof of address verifications. This will enable CITB to comply with legal standards, minimise compliance risk, and eliminate manual processes for a more efficient, automated onboarding system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1041b833-e9aa-47b7-801b-1362d09deaa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
citb-procurement@gov.sscl.com
Contact Phone
+443004567000

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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