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title: "GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services 26"
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# GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services 26

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8326bb16-29e7-40d3-9228-7a1eb3e5214c

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## Summary

The British Business Bank in Sheffield has awarded a contract for the provision of personnel vetting and screening services, under the title "GB-Sheffield: Background Screening and Vetting Services 26". This procurement process falls within the business services industry category, particularly concerning law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender has reached the award stage, with Verifile Limited being the successful supplier. The contract value amounts to £100,000, with a contract period from 20 February 2026 to 19 February 2028. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender was conducted through the G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework. Services are expected to be delivered across multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vetting and screening services. While the procurement was completed and does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, it opens pathways for growth, especially for firms that can offer comprehensive and efficient personnel vetting solutions across diverse geographical areas. Companies with expertise in business services and those with the capability to operate within governmental frameworks would find such opportunities particularly beneficial. By engaging with contracts like these, businesses can expand their service offerings and increase their visibility in strategic markets.

## Notice

For the provision of Personnel vetting and screening services. Additional information: This was procured of G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0667865f-6890-454d-9eb6-192d49fe2bc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIFILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0667865f-6890-454d-9eb6-192d49fe2bc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0667865f-6890-454d-9eb6-192d49fe2bc9
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1023310831
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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