Planning

Vetting Services for Employees and Postmasters

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 09:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Post Office Limited, a central government public authority based in London, looking to acquire vetting services for employees and postmasters. They have planned a procurement titled "Vetting Services for Employees and Postmasters," with potential contract value up to £2 million excluding VAT. The services fall under the business services category, specifically relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, security, and printing. The process is currently in the planning stage, using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool through a selective procurement method. The contract is planned to commence on 30th September 2025 and potentially extend until 29th September 2029, with a defined contract period ending in 2027. The planned procurement notice was published on 15th May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in vetting and background check services. With a considerable budget, businesses providing comprehensive vetting, security consulting, or recruitment services might find this tender attractive, particularly those that comply with selective procurement methods and have pre-existing qualifications. Smaller businesses with niche expertise in any aspects of business services could benefit by providing specialised skills or supplementary services under the umbrella of a larger partnership or consortium. The planned nature of the project allows businesses sufficient time to prepare competitive bids, aligning their offerings with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vetting Services for Employees and Postmasters

Notice Description

Vetting Services for Employees and Postmasters Value up to PS2m ex vat To be supplied using a call off contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021589-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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