---
title: "Applicant Background Checks and Clearances for NHSBT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Applicant Background Checks and Clearances for NHSBT

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2.json)

## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, conducted a procurement process under the G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework for applicant background checks and clearances, categorised under human resources management consultancy services. This process, identified as contract C384716, has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026. The procedure followed a limited award method without prior publication, suitable for under-threshold procurements, aiming to continue essential services for one year with an optional extension. The primary location for this service is the United Kingdom, and the project relates to pre-employment DBS and Disclosure Scotland checks delivered electronically.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy and those adept at handling pre-employment checks as well as managing background clearance processes. MATRIX SCM LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Milton Keynes, successfully secured the contract valued at £60,000, showcasing potential avenues for similar businesses that focus on compliance solutions and consultancy services in the health sector. The continuation and potential extension of services offer stability and sustainability for enterprises willing to engage in the delivery of efficient, reliable, and secure background check procedures for NHSBT.

## Notice

Applicant background checks and clearance for NHSBT employees

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for DBS and Disclosure Scotland pre-employment checks including the electornic delivery of results

Options: x1 12 month extension option available which is factored into the total contract value

### Procurement Information

This was an under threshold, compliant direct award via a framework to continue the services for a further one year with an optional 1 year extension. A longer term strategy for Applicant background checks is in progress as this is an ongoing requirement for NHSBT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030309-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030309-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aa2.json.