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Social Media Recruitment Checks

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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26 Apr 2022 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking services related to Social Media Recruitment Checks as part of their procurement process. This tender, classified under recruitment services, has a contract value of £59,000 and is set to commence on 2nd May 2022, lasting until 1st May 2023. The procurement method utilised is selective, which involves a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, with the award announced on 26th April 2022.

This opportunity presents an avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering recruitment services. Companies with expertise in pre-employment checks and social media evaluations will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future, especially those targeting government sectors. Suppliers can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Recruitment Checks

Notice Description

This is a request for a new service to compliment existing pre-employment checking for all new hires to DfT, DVLA, DVSA, MCA and VCA. The new checks will be a social media check. The checks will be carried out by the provider with a report generated for the DfT Recruitment Team. Any potential risk areas highlighted based on the social media search will then be considered by the Recruitment Team and hiring manager where appropriate to determine if a full offer of employment should be made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7090ffb-9efd-499b-8742-f8123fd06403
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e65373-ee93-4d68-96b2-5f918afb665f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 1 May 2023 6-12 months
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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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