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title: "Background checking services"
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buyer: "CAFCASS"
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# Background checking services

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abbe9ffc-c070-46c3-9f51-8834e565afab

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Cafcass as the purchasing organisation, seeking to award a contract for "Background checking services" within the information systems sector. The procurement follows a direct award method against Crown Commercial Services (RM1557.14) G Cloud 14, utilizing Experian's background checking solutions. The contract value is £96,300, covering three years with an optional extension of 12 months. The tender pertains to services provided primarily in England, UK. The award dated 14th July 2025 indicates completion, transitioning to the service implementation starting from 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in background and information system services due to the specific use of Experian's solutions. Firms equipped with advanced digital marketplace services and the capability to manage contracts of this scale can benefit significantly from engaging in such tendering processes. Although the procurement method restricts participation to direct awards, businesses looking to expand their services into public sector background checking solutions will find strategic growth potential through association with established procurement frameworks like G Cloud.

## Notice

For information only this is a direct award against Crown Commercial Services (RM1557.14) G Cloud 14 Experian Background Checking Services with Candidate Verifier; Digital Marketplace Service ID: 904327523658505 Experian Background Checking Solutions with Right to Work App; Digital Marketplace Service ID: 522234294528271 PS96,300.00 + VAT (PS32,100.00 + VAT per a Call-Off Contract Year) The contract also includes 1 optional extension period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628415f0-9d89-4df3-a114-98a4067624b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,300 |
| 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 | CAFCASS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1X 8NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628415f0-9d89-4df3-a114-98a4067624b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628415f0-9d89-4df3-a114-98a4067624b1
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cafcass.gov.uk

## Provenance

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