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title: "Homes England - BPSS Pre-employment Checks"
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buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
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# Homes England - BPSS Pre-employment Checks

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eac50e40-c19e-4d03-a631-ff47c9fb643a

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## Summary

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed its procurement process for the provision of BPSS pre-employment checks, a service essential for public sector security standards. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and includes additional business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and security. The contract, worth £180,000, was directly awarded to Giant Screening, an SME, through the CCS G-Cloud framework. The contract will span from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2028, covering services across England.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pre-employment and security checks, especially SMEs that can offer tailored and efficient solutions meeting government standards. A direct collaboration with Homes England allows businesses to establish a robust reputation in the public sector domain, paving the way for potential future contracts and long-term growth opportunities. The nature of the service, involving BPSS checks, is particularly suited for companies with expertise in recruitment and security services, enhancing their portfolio and customer base in the governmental and corporate sectors.

## Notice

The HM Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) describes the pre-employment process for all public sector staff, contractors, and consultants. It must be fully completed before an individual is permitted access to (a) unescorted access to Homes England premises; (b) a Common Civil Service Pass; (c) official electronic equipment; (d) access to the corporate digital network, including through their own device via Microsoft Office 365; or (e) access to material classified OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE (other than what is required for their own recruitment). It is also the precursor to carrying out National Security Vetting (NSV) clearances. Homes England requires a supplier to deliver this service. Awarded via CCS Gcloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e10a1e-0d17-4a52-a6de-d78cbd241030 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | GIANT SCREENING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e10a1e-0d17-4a52-a6de-d78cbd241030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e10a1e-0d17-4a52-a6de-d78cbd241030
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

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