Award

Security Vetting Services

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2019 at 14:45

Award Notice
Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in London is conducting a procurement process for "Security Vetting Services," with a total budget of £300,000. This open tender, classified under public security and law order services (CPV code 75240000), aims to require a BPSS Screening Service that includes specific checks related to deep web internet mining, animal rights, pro-life activism, sanctions, and identity verification. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2019, and the contract commenced on 1st February 2019, with an expected completion date of 31st January 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in security services, background checks, and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive vetting services or innovative screening solutions may find this contract appealing. With the increasing need for thorough security processes across various sectors, businesses that align with the MHRA's criteria and can meet the nuanced requirements of the contract are well-positioned for growth and partnership in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Vetting Services

Notice Description

The MHRA requires a BPSS Screening Service, with specific requirements for deep web internet mining, animal rights and pro-life activist checks, sanctions and politically exposed persons checks as well as Basic Disclosure, identity checks and references. This is required, both for staff, contractors, visiting and contingent workers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de05cfdc-65f4-4deb-af05-4150b942109e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd933f-5dc6-4eb7-8a12-25d783f968bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2019 - 13 Apr 2024 Over 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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