Local Government (BPSS) Screening
Government-Approved Background Checks
Government and public sector hiring requires rigorous background checks. Our BPSS-compliant screening ensures employees meet legal and security requirements.
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Why BPSS matters for local government
As a local authority, you are entrusted with sensitive public‑data, critical infrastructure oversight and working in regulated environments. The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is the UK Government’s foundational vetting requirement for anyone who will access government assets, systems, or secure information.
By embedding BPSS screening into your recruitment and contractor onboarding processes, you minimise risk, safeguard public trust and streamline compliance obligations. Not only is it a defence‑in‑depth measure — it supports a culture of integrity across your workforce.
What our BPSS screening includes
Our BPSS package for the local government sector covers the core elements required by best‑practice vetting and the Government’s standard.
These include:
- Identity verification – confirm the individual is who they claim to be.
- Right‑to‑Work and immigration status check – confirm the legal basis of employment in the UK.
- Criminal records check (unspent convictions) via a basic disclosure – the “criminal record” component of BPSS.
- Employment/Activity history for the last 3 years, including overseas periods if relevant.
Why choose CheckProvide for your BPSS screening
- Sector‑focused expertise: We already operate in demanding sectors and know the compliance and assurance requirements around screening for regulated roles.
- Fast & efficient turnaround: Our streamlined platform and AI‑driven checks reduce candidate bottlenecks — giving you results in hours, not weeks.
- Single‑platform convenience: From candidate submission, tracking to report download, your team gets full visibility and audit‑ready documentation.
- Scalable for public‑sector demands: Whether you’re hiring dozens of new contractors for a project, or vetting key posts across a local authority, our solution scales.
- Audit and compliance ready: All screening workflows adhere to the requisite standards and we provide the documentation you’ll need for procurement, audit and oversight purposes.
AI-driven checks, seamless hiring
Personal details
Verify candidate identity with accurate personal data validation
Identity verification
Confirm identity with AI-powered document and biometric checks
DBS
Ensure legal compliance with criminal record checks
Anti-Money laundering
Screen against financial crime and fraud risks
National insurance
Validate NI details for employment and tax compliance
Right-to-Work
Confirm legal eligibility to work in the UK
Address verification
Authenticate residential history for security and compliance
Career verification
Verify work history to prevent employment fraud
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