Thursday, September 25, 2025

Hull firm sold to fast-growing employment screening specialist

Agenda Screening Services has been sold to Veremark, a technology-driven background screening and credential verification platform.

Established in 1996 and based in Hull, Agenda is a provider of background employment screening services, serving clients across sectors including life sciences, security and education.

In a transaction advised on by Joe Norris, KBS Associate Corporate Director, Agenda joins forces with Veremark, which supports global hiring with solutions ranging from reference and identity checks to continuous screening and blockchain-based career passports.

The partnership is expected to generate an extended footprint across Europe and beyond, with enhanced operational capabilities to meet growing client demands at scale.

Founded in London in 2019, Veremark has over 6,000 clients, including global brands in fintech, energy and professional services.

“This deal creates a combined entity that is bigger, with deep global reach and sector expertise; better, with leading technology and more integrations; and driven by the desire to build the best global service and candidate experience,” said Daniel Callaghan, Veremark’s CEO.

Chris Withers, Managing Director of Agenda Screening Services, said: “We are proud of the trusted relationships we have built over the past 29 years. By joining forces with Veremark, we can continue to offer the same personal and flexible service our clients value, while giving them access to faster, smarter and more global capabilities.”

KBS Corporate’s Joe Norris said: “I’m really pleased with the outcome of this transaction. I believe Veremark is an ideal partner for Agenda Screening Services and I’m sure the combined business will continue to go from strength to strength, while allowing Agenda Resource Management to focus on its core activities.”

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