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Award - COPFS-2023-090 - Pre Recruitment Social Media Vetting

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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10 Oct 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has awarded a contract for "Pre-Recruitment Social Media Vetting" under their procurement reference COPFS-2023-090. The procurement falls within the social protection industry category, focusing on services, and covers the UKM75 region. This award was part of an open procedure conducted via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 framework, with the contract being official as of 8th October 2024. Verifile Ltd has been selected as the supplier to carry out social media checks as part of COPFS’s pre-recruitment vetting process to maintain high standards and limit potential risks associated with social media conduct of prospective employees.

This tender provides a distinct opportunity for businesses specialising in background checks, social media vetting, and security services, offering a chance to collaborate with a significant governmental body. Companies adept at adhering to rigorous standards and delivering comprehensive social media screening can capitalise on such procurement opportunities to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within the public sector. With Verifile Ltd securing this award, other similar suppliers can prepare for future tenders by focusing on their capabilities to meet stringent security measures and delivering high-quality vetting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award - COPFS-2023-090 - Pre Recruitment Social Media Vetting

Notice Description

To carry out Social Media checks on behalf of COPFS as part of our Pre-Recruitment Vetting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

All our pre-recruitment checks are completed in-house and COPFS HR department are looking for a supplier that would essentially be checking social media as part of the checks which HR would like information on. To enhance the level of vetting, there is a requirement to consider Social Media checks for those entering COPFS, using these checks as an additional security measure. This additional security measure may help in limiting the level of risk associated with employing individuals whose social media (or other personal) conduct does not meet COPFS high standards. Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13) has been selected as the preferred route to market for this contract. Using the key search criteria and implementing security filters (due to the nature of the contract), only one supplier was matched.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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