Spinwell can advise on how to initiate a new vetting application for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)/Level 1B, Security Check (SC) & Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
Spinwell can advise on how a security clearance can be held on behalf of an individual for the lifetime of the clearance (usually 3-5 years) and can also advise on how the clearance can be maintained and renewed on expiry.
Where an individual holds a valid clearance with another organisation, Spinwell can advise on how the clearance can be transferred and held. Spinwell can also advise on how you are able to transfer the clearance to another organisation.
Where a DV clearance is due to expire, or is no longer required, Spinwell can advise on how to request the underlying SC Clearance and have it held.
Spinwell can advise how to check if a subject holds a valid clearance and where it is held and with whom.
When a subject leaves an organisation, their Security Clearance is no longer required and must be lapsed, Spinwell can advise on how this task can be performed.
To get further information on how Spinwell Global can guide and assist you with obtaining your security clearance needs please e mail vetting@spinwellglobal.com
The BPSS is the recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government assets. It is not a formal security clearance but it’s rigorous and consistent application underpins the national security vetting process at CTC, Level 1B, SC and DV.
Above and beyond the BPSS, some organisations may seek references and include other enquiries (for example health) as part of their recruitment process.
Individuals with any access to government assets. This means all civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff in departments, and government contractors generally.
Additionally, individuals are required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (a total of 6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time spent abroad.
It is Cabinet Office policy that a CTC or Level 1B clearance must be formally reviewed after 10 years (5 years for non-List X contractors). The risk owner has the discretion to review a clearance at any time up to that point. They may adopt a policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular category of employee (for example armed forces reservists; sub-contractors) as mitigation for a lower level of day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.
Individuals who are to be employed in posts which:
It is Cabinet Office policy that an SC clearance must be formally reviewed after 10 years (5 years for non-List X contractors). The risk owner has the discretion to review a clearance at any time up to that point. They may adopt a policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular category of employee (for example armed forces reservists; sub-contractors) as mitigation for a lower level of day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.
Individuals who are to be employed in posts which:
And for individuals who:
It is Cabinet Office policy that a DV clearance must be formally reviewed after 7 years (3 years for non-List X contractors). The risk owner has the discretion to review a clearance at any time up to that point. They may adopt a policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular category of employee (for example; armed forces reservists; sub-contractors) as mitigation for a lower level of day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.
Individuals who are to be employed in posts which:
And for individuals who: