Planning

Security Screening

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

25 Apr 2018 at 14:14

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is initiating a tender process for a contract titled "Security Screening." This procurement falls under the industry category of assessment centre services for recruitment and is based in Brighton, South East England. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total budget of £50,000 set for the contract period, which is expected to commence on 8th July 2018 and run for an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Interested parties should register on the e-Sourcing portal by 8th May 2018 for further details and to submit proposals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pre-employment security screening services. Companies capable of providing thorough identity and employment checks in compliance with industry regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This includes small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their experience and qualifications in delivering the required services, thereby enabling them to secure a position in a competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Screening

Notice Description

The Regulator is seeking a Provider for pre-employment security screening to commence 2018; however set up and training elements maybe required in advance resulting in the contract commencing prior to this date. Contract duration will be for an initial three [3] year period, with the option to extend the contract for two further 12 month periods (i.e. a maximum of five [5] years). A tender is required to cover the capabilities we are seeking from Potential Providers. The specific areas to be addressed within the tender are detailed below and reflected in the evaluation criteria. A presentation may also be required from Potential Providers; the specific areas to be addressed in the presentation are also detailed below and reflected in the evaluation criteria. As a public body the regulator is mandated to comply with the pre-employment controls which address the problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception which may pose serious risks to reputation, integrity and financial assets. The BPSS describes those pre-employment controls the regulator is mandated to apply to direct employees, direct temporary staff and direct interim staff. These security checks provide one criterion upon which the decision to employ will be based. All companies must confirm that they have registered to our e-Sourcing portal in order to tender. To do so: 1. Click on the link here: https://thepensionsregulator.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml 2. Click 'Register Now' (this is only required once) 3. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue' 4. Enter your business and user details 5. Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete 6. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). Please note, more than one email address can be added to enable multiple users to receive notifications from the portal. * All interested companies must tell us about any actual or potential conflict of interest by the closing date. You must confirm via email when you have registered, so that we can update our records and ensure you have access to documentation. Please confirm via email to that you have registered on our Bravo portal by sending an email to:aprocurement@thepensionsregulator.gsi.gov.uk Once we have received this confirmation email, we will then add you to the opportunity which will allow for you to upload your responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d440a20b-d824-4620-8fd1-bba9036b7d8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d348c7a6-ab22-4489-8d97-1ac0c11b85bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2018 - 8 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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