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title: "Security Vetting Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de05cfdc-65f4-4deb-af05-4150b942109e"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Security Vetting Services

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de05cfdc-65f4-4deb-af05-4150b942109e

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in London is conducting a procurement process for "Security Vetting Services," with a total budget of £300,000. This open tender, classified under public security and law order services (CPV code 75240000), aims to require a BPSS Screening Service that includes specific checks related to deep web internet mining, animal rights, pro-life activism, sanctions, and identity verification. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2019, and the contract commenced on 1st February 2019, with an expected completion date of 31st January 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in security services, background checks, and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive vetting services or innovative screening solutions may find this contract appealing. With the increasing need for thorough security processes across various sectors, businesses that align with the MHRA's criteria and can meet the nuanced requirements of the contract are well-positioned for growth and partnership in this area.

## Notice

The MHRA requires a BPSS Screening Service, with specific requirements for deep web internet mining, animal rights and pro-life activist checks, sanctions and politically exposed persons checks as well as Basic Disclosure, identity checks and references. This is required, both for staff, contractors, visiting and contingent workers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd933f-5dc6-4eb7-8a12-25d783f968bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2019 - 13 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd933f-5dc6-4eb7-8a12-25d783f968bc
- 7 Dec 2018 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466a35a4-22e0-4913-b5b7-e78315cb9c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd933f-5dc6-4eb7-8a12-25d783f968bc
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466a35a4-22e0-4913-b5b7-e78315cb9c1e
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Tendering ePortal

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