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Applicant Employment and Background Screening

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2024 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a selective tender process for an Applicant Employment and Background Screening system, valued at £226,000. The contract was awarded to First Advantage Europe Ltd, a large-scale business. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and covers the region of South West, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 August 2024, the contract period starting on 1 September 2024, and concluding on 31 August 2025. The procurement method used is a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined and efficient selection process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those experienced in employment and background screening systems. It is an attractive prospect for SMEs due to Somerset Council’s explicit suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Businesses in the software industry, with a robust track record of delivering comprehensive screening services, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders and potentially secure future contracts from public sector organisations seeking high-quality and reliable screening solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applicant Employment and Background Screening

Notice Description

Applicant Employment and Background Screening system for Somerset Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbeb9bfc-3fb0-4863-877e-092ae3c543d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f9fd1e-2c8d-4656-b4b9-19f1f6723a9a
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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