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Tender opportunity for a "Baseline Level" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Mar 2018 at 14:27

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for a “Baseline Level” service contract focused on the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees across seven UK Research Councils and the UKSBS Shared Business Services. This open procurement, classified under miscellaneous services, had its tender period conclude on 15 December 2015, with a contract period commencing on 1 February 2016 and lasting until 1 February 2020. The contract value is estimated at £800,000, and all submissions are to be assessed in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, security screening, and compliance services. Companies and organisations that can deliver robust screening processes or provide innovative solutions in these areas would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Given the scale and duration, larger firms as well as proficient small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity valuable, especially those with established credentials in governmental contracts and security service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender opportunity for a "Baseline Level" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees

Notice Description

A "Baseline Level" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees for seven (7) UK Research Councils and the eighth organisation the UKSBS Shared Business Services Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). All Selection criteria shall be on Mandatory Pass / Fail grounds. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a suffient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this oppertunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5b99180-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540241af-e8ec-438d-9bc7-0c566576be9f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2020 3-4 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
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
1
Supplier Name

AGENDA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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