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title: "Security Screening and Verification Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2de"
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# Security Screening and Verification Service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2de

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a "Security Screening and Verification Service." This tender, identified by the procurement ID DN768858, was aimed at conducting Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks for individuals intending to visit or work at the Met Office. The process, which fell under the services category, was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st August 2025 and is set to remain active until 31st July 2028, with a gross value of £40,788.00. GB GROUP PLC, a large-scale supplier located in Chester, was awarded the contract. It spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and others.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in administration services or security validations. While GB GROUP PLC was awarded the contract, businesses that can offer security solutions or personnel verification systems can consider similar tenders for potential growth. Firms that are competitive in service delivery and can demonstrate an ability to meet high governmental standards will find such opportunities particularly advantageous. Being responsive to tender requirements and deadlines is crucial for success in this domain.

## Notice

Security Screening and Verification Service associated with the mandated requirement to conduct Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks on all individuals who wish to visit or work at the Met Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060004-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,630 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060004-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060004-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gbg.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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