---
title: "Pre-employment Checks Provider"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161776"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161776.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161776.json"
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-161776

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has initiated a procurement process for pre-employment checks provider services, focusing on digital onboarding and comprehensive screening processes like DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and more. The contract has been awarded to Verifile Limited under the ESPO Framework 3S-22 for Strategic HR Services. This contract spans from 18th February 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement falls under the services category, with a CPV classification of 79721000, and will be implemented within the UK. The awarded contract is active, with a total value of £30,000 GBP, and its legal basis is identified as part of the EU directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and pre-employment screenings. Firms with expertise in digital HR solutions, background checks, and secure online platforms are well-positioned to benefit, especially those capable of integrating services with Applicant Tracking Systems. Large enterprises like Verifile Limited have already seized the opportunity, reflecting the scope for significant contracts in the strategic HR domain within the transport sector. Business entities interested in similar undertakings can leverage such frameworks to expand their market presence and service offerings.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161776 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161776

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB590021
  Pre-employment Checks Provider

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfw.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-161776

## Provenance

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