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Homes England - Contingent Labour

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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07 May 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "Homes England - Contingent Labour", under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement was managed through a direct award method via the CCS Workforce Solutions Framework (RM6288), culminating in an award to Alexander Mann Solutions. The scope involves securing contractors and temporary workers and was conducted in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £45,000,000, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 5th August 2031. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st October 2025 and the award published on 7th May 2026, marking the transition to the contract implementation phase.

This opportunity for contingent labour services provides significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale recruitment agencies and MSPs specialising in providing temporary workforce solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, highlighting a potential area for partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements. Businesses with capabilities in managing substantial workforce contracts within the public sector could see expanded opportunities for engagement and collaboration through such government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Access to contractors and temporary workers, through a single managed service provider (MSP). via CCS Workforce Solutions Framework (RM6288)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-679605b7-9438-4da5-9439-bddd927d5fa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc19b2ab-7917-49d6-bc9b-c17c14456b6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 5 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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