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title: "MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services - Further Competition Award"
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# MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services - Further Competition Award

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6812a8f8-c4ff-47a7-a386-6e45b34c8be9

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the award stage for its "MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services" contract, given to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. This tender falls under the "Public security, law and order services" industry category and involves managing pre-employment and security screenings. The location of service delivery includes London and the East of England. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2028, valued at £360,000, with an initial three-year term and an optional one-year extension. The procurement classification includes business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security screening and employment services, particularly those capable of delivering a comprehensive suite of checks including deep web mining and criminal background checks. Companies excelling in technology integration and client accessibility through secure online platforms would find this tender especially relevant. Although the contract specifies no exclusivity and variable service volumes, it represents a significant engagement in the public sector with a reputable organisation, facilitating long-term growth and network expansion within government contracts.

## Notice

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) wishes to appoint an experienced Service Provider to take responsibility for undertaking and managing a range of agreed pre-employment checks and security screening on individuals intending to work for or at the MHRA; including providing web access to a secure online system to facilitate the service delivery, with both MHRA and candidate access. The Screening Service will include but not be limited to specific requirements for: deep web internet mining, adverse media checks, animal rights and pro-life activist checks, sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) checks; as well as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Basic Disclosure (DBS) checks. The Contract shall run for an Initial Term of up to three years with the option to extend for a further one year period, all subject to satisfactory performance and earlier termination as required. There shall be no commitment to commission Services nor guarantee of a minimum or any volume or value of work; nor any exclusivity with the Service Provider in relation to these Services. The award value includes some contingency due to the variable nature of these Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b602326d-694d-4b0b-9213-de01dd5c1d58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 19:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b602326d-694d-4b0b-9213-de01dd5c1d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b602326d-694d-4b0b-9213-de01dd5c1d58
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1114008b-3b05-4346-ba17-aa3b58aa5022
  C324425 MHRA Pre-Employment and Security Screening Services - 3S_22 ESPO Contract Redacted

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