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Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

NCG, a public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-employment Check Services for NCG." The procurement is aimed at acquiring recruitment services, detective agency services, and miscellaneous services for its colleges and HE centre. This open procedure process falls under the services category and has a gross value of £384,000. Potential suppliers should take note of the tender submission deadline on 21st July 2026, with the award period concluding on 21st August 2026. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030. Interested parties can submit their offers electronically, as detailed in the eSourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the recruitment and detective service industries to engage with a prominent public authority. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process favouring an open competition, which can enhance business growth and visibility. Ideal candidates will excel in quality criteria such as disclosure workflows, system performance, and social value, with price also playing a significant role in selection. Companies with strengths in training provision, environmental sustainability, and continuity planning will find additional opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a valuable contract over a four-year period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre-employment Check Services for NCG

Notice Description

Pre-Employment checks for NCG Colleges and HE Centre. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Recruitment-services./7B7264ZESQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7B7264ZESQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059836-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79721000 - Detective agency services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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