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title: "Applicant Employment and Background Screening"
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# Applicant Employment and Background Screening

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbeb9bfc-3fb0-4863-877e-092ae3c543d7

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a selective tender process for an Applicant Employment and Background Screening system, valued at £226,000. The contract was awarded to First Advantage Europe Ltd, a large-scale business. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and covers the region of South West, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 August 2024, the contract period starting on 1 September 2024, and concluding on 31 August 2025. The procurement method used is a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined and efficient selection process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those experienced in employment and background screening systems. It is an attractive prospect for SMEs due to Somerset Council’s explicit suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Businesses in the software industry, with a robust track record of delivering comprehensive screening services, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders and potentially secure future contracts from public sector organisations seeking high-quality and reliable screening solutions.

## Notice

Applicant Employment and Background Screening system for Somerset Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f9fd1e-2c8d-4656-b4b9-19f1f6723a9a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f9fd1e-2c8d-4656-b4b9-19f1f6723a9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f9fd1e-2c8d-4656-b4b9-19f1f6723a9a
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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