---
title: "UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c113"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-07-01"
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# UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c113

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage for a contracting process seeking a supplier for their Employee Screening Service, under procurement ID UKRI-6157. This service involves baseline security screening and pre-employment checks, with potential ad-hoc requirements for existing employees, if necessary. The contract duration is intended to be 2 years with a value estimated at £700,000, and there are provisions for two optional years valued at £350,000 each. The procurement is categorised under "services" and involves industries such as investigation, security, and recruitment services. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI plans to hold a virtual Market Engagement presentation on 15th July 2026 for interested suppliers, with a key expression of interest deadline on 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in security and recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in performing thorough employee screenings and pre-employment checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour SMEs, providing an opportunity to secure a potential long-term engagement with a high-value government contract. Businesses can benefit from engaging with UKRI to understand detailed requirements and tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs articulated during the market engagement phase.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to contract a supplier for a baseline security screening service, plus a pre-employment and pre-engagement of candidate checks. Additionally there may be ad-hoc requirements for existing employees, if and when needed. Initial contract duration is 2 years for the estimated value of PS700,000.00. Available would be 2 optional years for the estimated value of PS350,000.00 each.

### Planning Information

UKRI will be hosting a virtual Market Engagement presentation on 15th July 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00, providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If required, separate individual Q&A sessions could also be organised. 
If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number, no later than 10th July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061652-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061652-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061652-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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