---
title: "BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065935"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065935.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAGENTA LIVING"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES

Buyer: MAGENTA LIVING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065935

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## Summary

MAGENTA LIVING has completed the procurement process for "Background Checking Services" targeted at recruitment and investigation services in the UK region UKD. The procurement began as a tender on 10 February 2026, marking the start date for the awarded contract in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, as indicated by the active award status, culminating with a contract period commencing on 18 February 2026, and concluding on 18 February 2027, with a potential renewal extending to 2028 if no notice is provided. The tender falls under the services category and was initiated using a below-threshold procurement method, underscoring its specific and targeted nature.

The successful supplier, Experian Limited, is ideally positioned to deliver these services, given its large-scale operations and expertise in digital services. This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and security services, particularly those equipped to offer comprehensive background checking facilities. Such businesses—whether SMEs or larger industry players—could leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and forge long-term contractual relationships with the public sector, fostering business growth through consistent service provision.

## Notice

BACKGROUND CHECKING SERVICES FOR STAFF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015663-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,925 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAGENTA LIVING |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015663-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015663-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.experianplc.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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