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CS19295 Security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 11:52

Award

14 Jan 2021 at 14:40

TenderAmendment

25 Mar 2020 at 15:24

Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation, concerns a contract for providing security screening services for pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees. The contract, identified as CS19295, falls under the recruitment services industry category (CPV code: 79600000) and spans across multiple delivery locations within the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The contract was awarded to Agenda Screening Services Limited with a value of £1,630,000, commencing on December 1, 2020, and ending on November 30, 2026. Originally, the procurement method utilised was the open procedure, with the tender stage closing on May 11, 2020. The final date for award updates was April 22, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and security screening services, especially SMEs, which are deemed suitable for this procurement. It offers the possibility to secure a long-term service agreement with a prestigious public sector organisation, thereby contributing to business growth and stability. Businesses offering innovative, confidential, and legal pre-employment screening solutions can compete effectively, benefiting from the opportunity to expand operations within the UK and neighbouring areas. The procurement process was distinctly transparent, ensuring adherence to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which further signifies the potential for a fair and competitive environment for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

CS19295 Security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11th May 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation wishes to put in place a services for pre-employment screening, this is the background checking of staff, contractors, agency personnel and other people with access to the organisation's assets. This means that checks are conducted to validate and verify information provided by the screening candidate to ensure that they have provided an honest and factual representation to enable organisations to make the best hiring decisions. UK SBS HR services, on behalf of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) recruits employees for, is seeking a competent organisation that can successfully, confidentially and legally, in accordance with all legislation,provide a "BASELINE" security screening service carry out pre-employment and pre-engagement of candidates. Requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 5P982H7258 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice ;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f581d386-88fc-45c9-9641-96e1c541aa7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ea98e4-dd55-4044-9e30-6b9e35b0c9e8
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
SME

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
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,930,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AGENDA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

AGENDA SCREENING SERVICES

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