Award

Applicant Background Checks and Clearances for NHSBT

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, conducted a procurement process under the G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework for applicant background checks and clearances, categorised under human resources management consultancy services. This process, identified as contract C384716, has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026. The procedure followed a limited award method without prior publication, suitable for under-threshold procurements, aiming to continue essential services for one year with an optional extension. The primary location for this service is the United Kingdom, and the project relates to pre-employment DBS and Disclosure Scotland checks delivered electronically.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy and those adept at handling pre-employment checks as well as managing background clearance processes. MATRIX SCM LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Milton Keynes, successfully secured the contract valued at £60,000, showcasing potential avenues for similar businesses that focus on compliance solutions and consultancy services in the health sector. The continuation and potential extension of services offer stability and sustainability for enterprises willing to engage in the delivery of efficient, reliable, and secure background check procedures for NHSBT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applicant Background Checks and Clearances for NHSBT

Notice Description

Applicant background checks and clearance for NHSBT employees

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for DBS and Disclosure Scotland pre-employment checks including the electornic delivery of results

Options: x1 12 month extension option available which is factored into the total contract value

Procurement Information

This was an under threshold, compliant direct award via a framework to continue the services for a further one year with an optional 1 year extension. A longer term strategy for Applicant background checks is in progress as this is an ongoing requirement for NHSBT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030309-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

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