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BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES

MAGENTA LIVING

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20 Feb 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

MAGENTA LIVING has completed the procurement process for "Background Checking Services" targeted at recruitment and investigation services in the UK region UKD. The procurement began as a tender on 10 February 2026, marking the start date for the awarded contract in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, as indicated by the active award status, culminating with a contract period commencing on 18 February 2026, and concluding on 18 February 2027, with a potential renewal extending to 2028 if no notice is provided. The tender falls under the services category and was initiated using a below-threshold procurement method, underscoring its specific and targeted nature.

The successful supplier, Experian Limited, is ideally positioned to deliver these services, given its large-scale operations and expertise in digital services. This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and security services, particularly those equipped to offer comprehensive background checking facilities. Such businesses—whether SMEs or larger industry players—could leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and forge long-term contractual relationships with the public sector, fostering business growth through consistent service provision.

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Notice Title

BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES

Notice Description

BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES FOR STAFF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@magenta.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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