About CBS
Trusted screening expertise. A genuinely human service. We help organisations stay compliant, reduce risk and keep operations moving – with experts behind every stage of the screening process.
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We make background screening simpler, safer and smarter.
CBS was founded in 2005 with a clear purpose – to help organisations make better, more informed decisions about the people they work with. Over two decades on, that purpose remains the same – but our capability, reach and technology have grown significantly.
Today, we support organisations across the UK and internationally, from NHS trusts and universities to government suppliers, regulated businesses and high-volume employers. Our clients rely on us to manage screening accurately, consistently and in line with current legislation.
We’re not just a platform. We’re a partner. A safe pair of hands in environments where delays, errors or poor visibility create significant risk.
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DBS and Employment checks a year
Solutions mobilised within
Processing solutions
Organisations serviced in the UK
Built on a commitment to doing it right.
CBS was founded by Rachel Bedgood, who identified early on that employment screening was too often treated as a tick-box exercise – slow, inconsistent and disconnected from the people it was meant to protect.
She set out to build something better, a screening business that combined rigour with responsiveness, and compliance with genuine support. That instinct still shapes the business today.
We’re a registered DBS Umbrella Body, holding our work to scrutiny, operating openly and honestly and continuing to look for better ways to support the organisations and people who rely on us.
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Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
Senior Management Team
Behind every success at CBS is our dedicated team, many of whom have been with us since our earliest days. Led by CEO Rachel Bedgood, our team combines unmatched experience in the screening sector with a shared commitment to delivering excellence to every client.
Rachel Bedgood
CEO
Sarah Lloyd
Operations Manager
Sarah Nicholls
Finance Controller
Cerys Conway
DBS & Safeguarding Manager
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Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
Expert people. Proven systems. Robust accountability.
Employment screening is only as strong as the people and processes behind it. At CBS, we have invested in both – building technology that reduces friction and a team that takes ownership from start to finish.
Our team is BS7858-screened and our UK-based help-desk means you can always speak to a person whenever you need support.
We work as an extension of HR, recruitment or compliance teams and provide a proactive, pragmatic and reliable service. We flag issues before they become problems and adapt to your workflows rather than forcing you to adapt to ours and provide the visibility you need to stay audit-ready.
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What makes us different.
People who know their stuff
Your account is supported by named specialists, not a generic helpline with expertise, applied in the context of your organisation.
Systems built for compliance
From criminal record checks and Right to Work checks, to BPSS and BS7858, our platform is built for regulated environments, with auditability built in.
A track record you can rely on
We have been trusted by councils, NHS trusts, universities, charities and national and international organisations for over two decades. Our client retention speaks for itself.
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Bristol City Council
CBS has consistently proven to be knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient in their service to Bristol City Council. The support we receive and the opportunity to seek advice from professionals with their level of expertise is truly invaluable. Cerys and Sarah, in particular, stand out for going above and beyond in their support of our organisation. The entire CBS team deserves recognition for their exceptional work. Their support is greatly appreciated, and we value them not just as a supplier, but as people. As we look forward to continuing our partnership in 2024