Planning

NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning a procurement process titled "NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions" for the provision of health workforce solutions. This tender falls under the industry category of placement and supply services of personnel (CPV codes: 79610000, 79620000). The procurement covers the entire United Kingdom, with key dates for market engagement sessions occurring in October and November 2024. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the open procedure method to be employed. The estimated contract value is £5 billion, and the contract period is planned from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in upcoming market engagement activities and must register by 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare staffing, including SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their market footprint. By participating in this large-scale procurement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and partnerships with central government and public sector bodies. The detailed market engagement process indicates an inclusive and transparent approach, providing all well-qualified businesses a fair chance to compete. Companies with experience in health workforce solutions, especially those adept at supplying personnel, stand to gain substantial growth through this opportunity.

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Notice Title

NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Health Workforce Solutions for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Health Workforce market. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions during October and November 2024 with suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contract. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing info@crowncommercial.gov.uk, with the subject header RM6380 Market Engagement. Further details will be provided to you as they become available. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will be participating in the market engagement. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031529f4-8afe-435e-893f-77d749eee5f4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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