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Security Screening and Verification Service

MET OFFICE

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a "Security Screening and Verification Service." This tender, identified by the procurement ID DN768858, was aimed at conducting Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks for individuals intending to visit or work at the Met Office. The process, which fell under the services category, was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st August 2025 and is set to remain active until 31st July 2028, with a gross value of £40,788.00. GB GROUP PLC, a large-scale supplier located in Chester, was awarded the contract. It spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and others.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in administration services or security validations. While GB GROUP PLC was awarded the contract, businesses that can offer security solutions or personnel verification systems can consider similar tenders for potential growth. Firms that are competitive in service delivery and can demonstrate an ability to meet high governmental standards will find such opportunities particularly advantageous. Being responsive to tender requirements and deadlines is crucial for success in this domain.

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Notice Title

Security Screening and Verification Service

Notice Description

Security Screening and Verification Service associated with the mandated requirement to conduct Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks on all individuals who wish to visit or work at the Met Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060004-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

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