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title: "Employee Background Checks 25"
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# Employee Background Checks 25

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc808bd1-e110-471d-b76c-f70dc2dfa9bb

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed the procurement process for "Employee Background Checks 25", a contract targeting the software package and information systems industry. This contract, valued at £100,000, involves the delivery of services including standard DBS checks, overseas checks, and optional digital ID and RTW checks along with training. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2025 and will end on 30 November 2026, serving the London area. Notably, the award was published on 5 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in background screening services. With the CPS opting for Complete Background Screening as the supplier, it reflects the scope for SMEs capable of providing comprehensive employee screening solutions. Businesses proficient in integrating digital solutions with traditional background checks are well-placed to capitalise on similar future opportunities in the public sector. Engaging in such procurement processes enables companies to bolster their credentials and expand their clientele within the governmental sphere.

## Notice

Employee Background Checks, Unfiltered DBS checks (Standard DBS Check) - Spent and unspent convictions, Ad Hoc Overseas Checks, Option to complete Digital ID & RTW checks and provide Training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa087150-d426-4022-a1ac-aeae7eeeb45c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | CPS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE BACKGROUND SCREENING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 18:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa087150-d426-4022-a1ac-aeae7eeeb45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa087150-d426-4022-a1ac-aeae7eeeb45c
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://"P:\PCS\RegisteredFiles\RegisteredFiles2025\PR2025124EmployeeBackgroundChecks25\6.Contract\G-Cloud-14Call-Off-ContractEmployeeBackgroundChecksv2.0Redacted.pdf"
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.CPS.GOV.UK

## Provenance

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