Planning

CM3424 - Employee Screening Services

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 12:29

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 09:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is initiating the procurement process for Employee Screening Services, classified under recruitment services in the United Kingdom. This planned procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure anticipated. The procurement will address pre-employment and ongoing vetting necessities across the organisation, ensuring compliance with various statutory, regulatory, and governance standards. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 30th April 2026 and the anticipated award period ending on 1st June 2026. The programme will cover all regions in the UK and is expected to commence on 1st August 2026, concluding on 31st July 2030, with an estimated contract value of £800,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in employee screening services. Suitable contenders could include firms offering digital or automated screening technologies and those with expertise in providing comprehensive background checks, verification, and compliance reporting. Participation in this process can lead to a long-term association with Yorkshire Water, leveraging efficient screening solutions that enhance workforce assurance processes. Firms that demonstrate innovation and capacity in service delivery models, particularly in technology-enabled approaches, stand to gain from engaging in the competitive landscape shaped by this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3424 - Employee Screening Services

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water Services Ltd intends to commence a procurement process for the provision of Employee Screening Services. This planned procurement follows a prior market engagement exercise and aims to establish a contract to support pre-employment and ongoing vetting requirements across the organisation. The contract will ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal governance obligations, and will support secure, efficient and consistent onboarding and workforce assurance processes. The planned procurement is expected to cover a comprehensive range of employee screening and verification services, which may include: Pre-employment background checks Right to Work verification Criminal record checks (Basic / Standard / Enhanced DBS) Employment history and referencing Academic and professional qualification verification Credit, financial integrity or adverse media checks (where applicable) Ongoing vetting or periodic re-screening Digital or automated screening technologies Management information, reporting and compliance support The final scope will be confirmed in the procurement documents at launch.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email  with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021725-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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