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title: "Tender opportunity for a \"Baseline Level\" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees"
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# Tender opportunity for a "Baseline Level" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5b99180-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for a “Baseline Level” service contract focused on the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees across seven UK Research Councils and the UKSBS Shared Business Services. This open procurement, classified under miscellaneous services, had its tender period conclude on 15 December 2015, with a contract period commencing on 1 February 2016 and lasting until 1 February 2020. The contract value is estimated at £800,000, and all submissions are to be assessed in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, security screening, and compliance services. Companies and organisations that can deliver robust screening processes or provide innovative solutions in these areas would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Given the scale and duration, larger firms as well as proficient small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity valuable, especially those with established credentials in governmental contracts and security service provisions.

## Notice

A "Baseline Level" service contract for the security screening process of pre-recruitment candidates and existing employees for seven (7) UK Research Councils and the eighth organisation the UKSBS Shared Business Services Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). All Selection criteria shall be on Mandatory Pass / Fail grounds. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a suffient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this oppertunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540241af-e8ec-438d-9bc7-0c566576be9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGENDA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540241af-e8ec-438d-9bc7-0c566576be9f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6269d24-d144-40df-90b6-7b1439151649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540241af-e8ec-438d-9bc7-0c566576be9f
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6269d24-d144-40df-90b6-7b1439151649
  3rd November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07adc5e9-0120-45d2-86ad-d1035e64d9cd
  OJEU CONTRACT NOTICE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee7e476d-1ef7-4268-936d-f1f09fc90ab1
  AW5.2(a) PRICING SCHEDULE BPSS MATRIX OF SCREEN OPTIONS fees
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2357d3e4-f9d0-4135-b870-36238ff4c98e
  UK SBS PS150146 Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/465ec9b8-9efe-4eb7-97c8-c4f2371f8cb8
  S2 DRAFT Standard Terms & Conditions for Services
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e3bb68e-5be8-408c-9535-bf3e78b9526c
  AW5.2 PRICING SCHEDULE - total figure input
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/293ce447-fe80-4e05-80ff-95533f11f2fe
  OJEU CONTRACT NOTICE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25f93355-83c5-430b-b166-ef1f0728b3a7
  AW5.2(a) PRICING SCHEDULE BPSS MATRIX OF SCREEN OPTIONS fees
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e6b0d09-0882-4074-ad9c-a8353acf39ff
  UK SBS PS150146 Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b562517d-e224-476a-85e6-5acf203468ca
  S2 DRAFT Standard Terms & Conditions for Services
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a23685-1ddf-499a-a07d-f7186f78e203
  AW5.2 PRICING SCHEDULE - total figure input

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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