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Pre-employment Checks Provider

Transport for Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, Pontypridd, UKL, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@tfw.wales

Contact Telephone: +44 2921673434

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
30000.0 GBP
Published
18 Feb 2026, 10:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79721000 - Detective agency services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Verifile Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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