Variation 1 - COPFS-2023-090 - Pre Recruitment Social Media Vetting

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Notice Title

Variation 1 - COPFS-2023-090 - Pre Recruitment Social Media Vetting

Notice Description

Provision of pre-recruitment social media screening services on behalf of COPFS as part of the recruitment vetting process. This variation confirms the exercise of the contractual option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

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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. Variation to extend the COPFS Pre-Recruitment Social Media Screening contract for a further 12 months in accordance with the original contract terms and extension option.. Variation to extend the COPFS Pre-Recruitment Social Media Screening contract for a further 12 months in accordance with the original contract terms and extension option.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838780
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561175
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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: 30 Jul 20261 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561175
Variation 1 - COPFS-2023-090 - Pre Recruitment Social Media Vetting - Provision of pre-recruitment social media screening services on behalf of COPFS as part of the recruitment vetting process. This variation confirms the exercise of the contractual option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

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