DBS Fee Reduction Good news to all. As of 1st October, the Disclsure and Barring Service are reducing their processing fees for all Basic, Standard and DBS fees. Along with reducing our fees now we are e-Bulk registered, this is a significant reduction in the amount clients will be paying for an DBS [...]
September 2019
July 2019
G Cloud 11
G-Cloud 11 Software Vendor status awarded Cataphract have been awarded a place on G-Cloud 11, being the only provider of Security Vetting and Pre employment screening software, combined with Vetting Services (interviews, vetting management). Now the vetting platform combines inbuilt Digital DBS Checks (e-Bulk), the platform can scale and enable the clients or [...]
June 2019
Cataphract now DBS e-Bulk partner
Cataphract goes Digital for Criminal Record Checks Cataphract becomes DBS e-Bulk partner. - Digital Transformation NEARLY complete!!!! Cataphract has been a UK Criminal Record Check company for 15 years, currently supporting over 400 companies, groups, clubs and societies deliver safeguarding solutions. We passed the onboarding and validation process to complete digital DBS checks [...]
April 2018
Background Checks – Our methods and thoughts.
We know the background check and pre employment screening market is saturated by multi national, investment backed/owned organisations who talk about fast, automated digital platforms running the checks, however, would you let a computer make a key decision if someone should pass the checks or not. We believe in using digital, automated systems to perform [...]
September 2017
Cataphracts new automated service lines
Cataphract are proud to announce that our business evolution continues with the added following features Automated ID Verification through the Keesing Platform. – Instant result You can complete Right to work checks, check for fraudulent and tampered with ID (passport, driving licence, residency cards, work permits and visas) and build an extra layer of security. Do [...]
Uber drivers required to apply for new DBS Checks
Uber has been been instructed to message all of their drivers to complete new DBS background checks in the next 28 days from a central government system or be struck off the list. Even though Uber drivers use the same roads as Black cab drivers, they undergo separate rules and laws, however, with the rise of [...]
August 2017
REC Partnership Success Begins
In our last blog update we highlighted we became the only DBS checking & pre-employment screening partner available to all REC members in the UK. First off we got all REC account managers up to speed with Cataphract’s service lines and unique offers, so they can spread the word to the registered firms about our service. We then attended a number [...]
May 2017
5 top tips for a fast security clearance application
Cataphract have been processing CTC and SC clearances for over 10 years for major government outsourcers, service firms and technology vendors. Clearance can take up to 3 months after the application is received by the Home Office, so an efficient a fast background check is essential. Here are our 5 top tips to help your [...]