---
title: "Pre-employment Checks Provider"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161765"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Pre-employment Checks Provider

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161765

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-employment Checks Provider" under the industry category of general public services. The contract, valued at £30,000, was signed on 17th February 2026 and involves services to be delivered across the UK. This procurement was conducted as a direct call-off contract from the ESPO Framework 3S-22, which allows for award without prior publication of a call for competition. Verifile Limited, identified as the supplier, will provide strategic HR services, including digital onboarding and pre-employment screening via a secure online portal interfaced with Transport for Wales' Applicant Tracking System. The procurement method employed was limited due to previous compliance through the framework agreement. The High Court serves as the review body should any mediation be required.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large-scale HR service providers, particularly those specialising in digital onboarding and comprehensive pre-employment screenings. Businesses capable of delivering set services such as DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and reputation checks through secure digital platforms could benefit significantly. Given the direct call-off nature linked to the framework agreement, firms already engaged with or familiar with ESPO framework requirements would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future endeavours. Prospective suppliers should ensure their offerings are compliant with established frameworks to streamline entry into such call-off contracts.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161765 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161765

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB589543
  Pre-employment Checks Provider - 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-161765
- https://tfw.wales/

## Provenance

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