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title: "Providing Verification and background Check services to British High Commission (BHC) / British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India"
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# Providing Verification and background Check services to British High Commission (BHC) / British Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) in India

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-397d44bf-7955-4cce-8de8-9c4d24d89e6d

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of verification and background check services to the British High Commission and British Deputy High Commissions in India. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services as well as business services related to law, marketing, and recruitment. The tender process is open and will conclude on 23rd August 2018, with contract execution expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and continue until 30th September 2020. Interested parties should note that the procurement is classified as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vetting, investigation, and security services, particularly those with expertise in pre-employment background checks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, as the procurement approach favours their participation, potentially allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their reputation within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

The objective of this contract is to select experienced and competent Contractor to deliver vetting services for the Authority across India. To conduct specific pre-employment checks to verify the accuracy and completeness of statements made by candidates who have been shortlisted in connection with a position at the BHC or BDHC. Additional information: Please refer the Project No 1810 and ITT No 2640

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba2f64b-0ad7-4c7c-8e52-3e2635a3afda |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | NEW DELHI - 110 021 |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2018 at 04:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba2f64b-0ad7-4c7c-8e52-3e2635a3afda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba2f64b-0ad7-4c7c-8e52-3e2635a3afda
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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