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title: "Pre-employment Checks Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656c3"
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# Pre-employment Checks Provider

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656c3

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the ESPO Framework 3S22, aimed at obtaining services in the industry category of detective agency services. The contract involves the provision of strategic HR services, including digital onboarding and pre-employment screening such as DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and credit checks. The services are to be delivered through a secure online portal integrated with Transport for Wales’ Applicant Tracking System, and were awarded to Verifile Limited. The procurement followed a limited method without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 17th February 2026, with a value of £30,000.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities primarily for large enterprises specialising in HR services and digital pre-employment checks. The streamlined award process through a framework agreement allows skilled providers like Verifile Limited to leverage their expertise in detective agency services and expand service delivery within the UK. Companies with robust capabilities in strategic HR solutions and strong digital infrastructure could effectively compete in similar future tenders, especially those integrating technology for secure, compliant onboarding systems.

## Notice

Transport for Wales has awarded a call-off contract under the ESPO Framework 3S-22 for the provision of Strategic HR Services. The contract covers the delivery of digital onboarding and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, employment and qualification history, credit checks, and online reputation screening. Services will be delivered via a secure online portal integrated with Transport for Wales' Applicant Tracking System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales has awarded a call-off contract under the ESPO Framework 3S-22 for the provision of Strategic HR Services. The contract covers the delivery of digital onboarding and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, employment and qualification history, credit checks, and online reputation screening. Services will be delivered via a secure online portal integrated with Transport for Wales' Applicant Tracking System.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through a direct call-off from the ESPO Framework 3S-22, which was itself tendered in full compliance. Because framework agreements already undergo a compliant competitive tender process at the point they are established, contracting authorities are legally permitted to award call-off contracts without publishing a new call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014625-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIFILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79721000 - Detective agency services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014625-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

## Provenance

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