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Pre-employment Checks Provider

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has initiated a procurement process for pre-employment checks provider services, focusing on digital onboarding and comprehensive screening processes like DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and more. The contract has been awarded to Verifile Limited under the ESPO Framework 3S-22 for Strategic HR Services. This contract spans from 18th February 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement falls under the services category, with a CPV classification of 79721000, and will be implemented within the UK. The awarded contract is active, with a total value of £30,000 GBP, and its legal basis is identified as part of the EU directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and pre-employment screenings. Firms with expertise in digital HR solutions, background checks, and secure online platforms are well-positioned to benefit, especially those capable of integrating services with Applicant Tracking Systems. Large enterprises like Verifile Limited have already seized the opportunity, reflecting the scope for significant contracts in the strategic HR domain within the transport sector. Business entities interested in similar undertakings can leverage such frameworks to expand their market presence and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-employment Checks Provider

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales has awarded a call-off contract under the ESPO Framework 3S-22 for the provision of Strategic HR Services. The contract covers the delivery of digital onboarding and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, employment and qualification history, credit checks, and online reputation screening. Services will be delivered via a secure online portal integrated with Transport for Wales' Applicant Tracking System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161776
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79721000 - Detective agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Chloe Allen
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

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