--- title: "Background Checking ( Criminal Reference Checks)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY" published: "2022-10-05" --- # Background Checking ( Criminal Reference Checks) Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db09f13-803e-4191-a97c-b3721986691f.json) ## Summary The Ordnance Survey is looking to engage a third party for background checking services related to criminal reference checks. The procurement process is currently at the open stage, with a tender end date of 10th October 2022. The contract period is set to start on 19th November 2022 and end on 19th September 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services in the industry category of administration, defence, and social security services. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing investigation, security, recruitment, and personnel services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be suitable candidates to bid for this tender. The Ordnance Survey is specifically seeking a seamless and positive candidate experience for the background checking process, with a potential one-year contract term and options for extension up to a total of three years. ## Notice OS are required to ensure all new hires are subject to BPSS pre-employment standards. This includes criminal record checking (DBS) which we are unable to conduct directly. As such we are looking to engage with a third party to carry out the checks on our behalf as part of our onboarding/pre-employment stages. It is important that the process is seamless and provides a positive experience for OS and the candidate, fundamentally ensuring we are able to employ the candidate within the timescales. OS are required to ensure all new hires are subject to BPSS pre-employment standards. This includes criminal record checking (DBS) which we are unable to conduct directly. As such we are looking to engage with a third party to carry out the checks on our behalf as part of our onboarding/pre-employment stages. It is important that the process is seamless and provides a positive experience for OS and the candidate, fundamentally ensuring we can employ the candidate within the timescales. We would consider an integration with our HR platform, Workday once we have established an effective experience and are satisfied with the service being provided. The contract Term will be 1 year with an option to extend for a further 2 years in 1-year periods. Additional information: to bid for this tender please Visit http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10253111-c357-4d9a-9d3e-5dd2dfee25fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2022 - 19 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 75241000 - Public security services - 75300000 - Compulsory social security services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2022 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10253111-c357-4d9a-9d3e-5dd2dfee25fd - 5 Oct 2022 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10253111-c357-4d9a-9d3e-5dd2dfee25fd - 23 Sep 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10253111-c357-4d9a-9d3e-5dd2dfee25fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10253111-c357-4d9a-9d3e-5dd2dfee25fd 5th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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