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GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:15

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22 Mar 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services" contract. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender with the status now marked complete, and the contract was awarded to Verifile Ltd on 19 February 2023. The contract began on 20 February 2023 and is set to conclude on 19 February 2026. The total contract value is £75,000. Although specific procurement method details were not specified, the procurement process has already moved past the tender and award stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the business services sector, specifically those specialising in background checks and vetting services. Companies that are capable of offering comprehensive and compliant employee screening could leverage this opportunity to expand their customer base and build relationships with governmental organisations. The procurement does not currently focus on SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting it's more suited to established businesses with existing capabilities in large-scale service provision. The engagement with an authoritative institution like the British Business Bank could enhance a supplier's reputation in the industry and aid in future procurement endeavours.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 August 2025 for the following reason: Additional value was required to meet full requirements(HR - C1793 provision of employee background screening and vetting services.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0f2cc41-8915-461b-a60f-aa0fd441c628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36585463-45ba-4d5c-81d3-105428e19b2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2026 3-4 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
02039051462

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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