UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service
The contract covers the provision of employee screening services for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a public-sector organisation that funds and supports research and innovation in the United Kingdom. The supplier will provide baseline security screening together with pre-employment and pre-engagement checks on candidates, supporting UKRI’s assessment of individuals before they begin employment or other engagements. The contract is expected to run for an initial two-year period, with options for up to two additional one-year extensions, creating a maximum possible term of four years. The estimated contract value has not been specified. Delivery regions or sites have not been stated in the available tender information. No specific certification or qualification requirement is identified; bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide the required security screening and candidate checking services.
Buyer: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.4m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Swindon
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 7 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2029
- Category: Investigation and security services (79700000)
From the official notice
Provision of a baseline security screening service, plus a pre-employment and pre-engagement of candidate checks.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.4m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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