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
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
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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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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