Protective transport personnel security regulation: appointment of a counter-signatory
Application form for a governing body to pass responsibility for managing national security vetting applications to a contractor.
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Form for allowing a contractor to perform national security vetting (NSV) on behalf of a governing body. The form acts as a written agreement between the directed party and their contractor.
This form provides the Department for Transport with a record that the supplier or contractor:
- is authorised to carry out pre-employment background checks and complete NSV applications
- can act as a counter-signatory on completed NSV security questionnaires
- is aware of their responsibilities regarding NSV
- will not directly employ and manage staff
on behalf of the governing body.
Completed forms should be sent to:
Vetting Team
Department for Transport
Zone 2/26
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR