BPSS and BS7858 Vetting | Security Vetting

GSA delivers structured BPSS and BS7858 vetting services that enable organisations to assess trust, verify candidate information, and make safer hiring decisions. Our screening programmes reduce regulatory, operational, and reputational risk through proportionate, accurate, and compliant checks.

Whether you need BPSS clearance for government aligned roles or BS7858 vetting for security environments, we carry out all screening with full candidate consent and robust data protection controls. We help employers apply the right level of screening to each role, sector, and level of access.

BPSS Clearance

BPSS clearance is the foundation level of personnel security screening used to establish a basic level of trustworthiness for individuals working in roles with access to government assets, information, or sites. Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening is commonly used as a pre employment benchmark across public sector, defence supply chain, and government connected roles.

A BPSS check typically includes verification of identity, right to work, employment history, and criminal record declaration. Our BPSS screening process is designed to be efficient, defensible, and aligned to current employer requirements. For organisations seeking a consistent BPSS check online process, GSA provides a managed service that supports compliance without creating unnecessary delays in hiring.

BS7858 Vetting

BS7858 is the recognised British Standard for screening individuals employed in secure environments. Our BS7858 vetting and BS7858 screening services help employers assess the suitability of personnel working in roles involving access to people, premises, systems, assets, or sensitive locations.

Screening may include identity verification, address history, employment history, character references, right to work checks, and criminal record screening where appropriate. Each programme is delivered in line with the BS7858 standard and tailored to the risks associated with the role.

Vetting Platform Solution

GSA also provides a secure vetting platform solution that can be tailored to BPSS clearance, BS7858 screening, or your wider employment screening requirements. Our portal helps organisations manage candidate journeys, collect information securely, track progress in real time, and maintain a clear audit trail across the screening process.

The platform can be configured around your workflows, escalation points, document requirements, and reporting needs. Whether you require a BPSS check online process, structured BS7858 vetting, or a broader pre employment screening programme, our vetting portal solution supports a consistent, efficient, and scalable delivery model.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is BPSS?

BPSS stands for Baseline Personnel Security Standard. It is the foundation level of screening used to establish trustworthiness for individuals working in roles with access to government assets, information, or sites.

What does BPSS clearance mean?

BPSS clearance meaning usually refers to completion of the core checks required under the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. These commonly include identity verification, right to work, employment history, and criminal record declaration.

Can you complete a BPSS check online?

Yes. GSA offers a managed BPSS check online process supported by our vetting portal solution, making it easier to collect candidate information securely, manage documents, and track progress from start to finish.