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title: "GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
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# GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f2cc41-8915-461b-a60f-aa0fd441c628

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Sheffield: Background screening and Vetting Services" contract. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender with the status now marked complete, and the contract was awarded to Verifile Ltd on 19 February 2023. The contract began on 20 February 2023 and is set to conclude on 19 February 2026. The total contract value is £75,000. Although specific procurement method details were not specified, the procurement process has already moved past the tender and award stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the business services sector, specifically those specialising in background checks and vetting services. Companies that are capable of offering comprehensive and compliant employee screening could leverage this opportunity to expand their customer base and build relationships with governmental organisations. The procurement does not currently focus on SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting it's more suited to established businesses with existing capabilities in large-scale service provision. The engagement with an authoritative institution like the British Business Bank could enhance a supplier's reputation in the industry and aid in future procurement endeavours.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 August 2025 for the following reason: Additional value was required to meet full requirements(HR - C1793 provision of employee background screening and vetting services.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36585463-45ba-4d5c-81d3-105428e19b2c |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36585463-45ba-4d5c-81d3-105428e19b2c
- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36585463-45ba-4d5c-81d3-105428e19b2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36585463-45ba-4d5c-81d3-105428e19b2c
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=767216810
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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