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CA17372 - Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited has initiated a preliminary market engagement process for HR, Payroll, and DBS Screening Services. This process serves as a precursor to the planned retender of these services, initially launched in 2022. Classified under personnel and payroll services, the engagement falls within the planning stage of the procurement process, with an engagement end date on 13th June 2026. Interested parties can access this opportunity through a competitive tender platform with the necessary registration. This engagement is particularly relevant due to the Procurement Act 2023, which influences modern procurement strategies. Located in Salford, England, the buying organisation is actively assessing market suggestions for a lot structure in preparation for tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR, payroll, and employee screening services to expand their market footprint. The engagement will shape how the framework and procurement strategy are designed, providing a forum for vendors to influence the structure and gain early visibility into upcoming requirements. Companies adept in adapting to legislative changes and offering scalable solutions across various geographic regions—including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British territories—would be suitable contenders. Businesses that register might leverage this process to align with market demands, strategically positioning themselves for future contract awards with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17372 - Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the HR, Payroll and Employee Screening Services which went live in 2022. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. A suggested Lot structure have been included within this notice but will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Framework length and dates have also not been decided upon at this time. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services" for more information. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17372. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17372 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0745545b-faa6-4ac1-ba2c-ac7e3c679bf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe211f44-2802-45db-aa13-db03b9a4e699
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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