---
title: "Digital Verification Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# Digital Verification Service

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6e

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## Summary

The procurement process for Cardiff Metropolitan University's Digital Verification Service has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th November 2025 and set to commence on 1st January 2026, continuing until 31st December 2026. This service falls under the industry category of personnel and payroll services and operates within the region of the United Kingdom (UKL). Cardiff Metropolitan University, classified as a sub-central public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, undertook a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition due to the service's nature. The entire procurement process is aligned with legal provisions set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily suited for businesses in the digital verification sector, capable of executing Right to Work and DBS checks for students and staff. The successful supplier is 'First Advantage,' highlighting that large-scale organisations that specialise in digital verification services may find similar invitations to tender promising for their growth. Although the procurement method was direct, hinting at restricted competition, potential service providers should still look for upcoming tenders from Cardiff Metropolitan University, especially those having the capacity to deliver personnel-focused services across different UK regions.

## Notice

Purchase of Digital Verification Service used for conducting Right to Work and DBS checks for students and staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079574-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079574-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079574-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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