--- title: "Employee Screening Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED" published: "2017-11-22" --- # Employee Screening Services Framework Buyer: NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80816052-5c93-4271-a684-e9599359334c.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium, through its agent Northern Procurement Group Limited, has established a Framework Agreement for Employee Screening Services located across the UK. The Framework, titled "Employee Screening Services Framework," encompasses two lots: Lot 1 for Disclosure Barring Services and Lot 2 for Employee Screening Services One-Stop-Shop. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with contract awards made on 24th October 2017, and a contract period commencing on 6th November 2017, extending until 5th November 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing participation from various public sector bodies, including central government entities and local authorities. This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in recruitment and screening services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies that specialise in human resources, background checks, and employee verification are particularly well-positioned to submit competitive tenders. With the framework open to public sector bodies, businesses can secure long-term contracts and establish a presence within the growing market for employee screening services across the UK. ## Notice The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Employee Screening Services. It is established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members, http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members, members of North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium http://www.nwupc.ac.uk and is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. The Framework is let across two Lots: Lot 1 Disclosure Barring Services and Lot 2 Employee Screening Services One-Stop-Shop. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/. Please note a full list of CPV codes across both Lots can be found in the corresponding Official Journal of the European Union Contract Notice. Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and thereafter to contract manage the resulting framework. The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP. Full details of the Contracting Authority and its' Membership can be found on the following website: www.thecpc.ac.uk. The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. Please note full details of the CPV codes applicable to this procurement are detailed within the associated EU Contract Notice reference number 2017/S 133-272308. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ The Contracting Authority incorporated a minimum 10 day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, at the point the information on award of contract was communicated to tenderers and received no legal challenge in respect of the award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d7166c-3d6b-4a6d-8d88-1a83000a5bfb | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | 23 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 2021 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 4RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED T/A SECURITY WATCHDOG; MITIE SECURITY LIMITED T/A PROCIUS; POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; VERIFILE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2017 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d7166c-3d6b-4a6d-8d88-1a83000a5bfb - 2 Aug 2017 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7ab696-6936-45df-b3b3-ba56f3837103 - 14 Jul 2017 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7ab696-6936-45df-b3b3-ba56f3837103 - 23 Feb 2017 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244e6b3e-e4e1-4746-9338-930056b298ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d7166c-3d6b-4a6d-8d88-1a83000a5bfb 22nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7ab696-6936-45df-b3b3-ba56f3837103 2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244e6b3e-e4e1-4746-9338-930056b298ef 23rd February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/068aa2cd-ae2b-4753-bfcb-f711e47e8fca Contract Finder Advert Supplementary Information ## Notice URLs - http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ - http://www.nwupc.ac.uk - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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