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CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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01 May 2025 at 13:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a contracting process for a workforce solutions partner under the title "CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)". This procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category, classified by CPV code 79600000, and pertains to England within the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement through Crown Commercial Services' Workforce Solutions framework RM6288. The awarded value totals £15,000,000 over an initial contract period starting 3rd April 2025 and ending 9th May 2031, with an optional extension for up to 24 months. Currently, the procurement stage is at the 'award' stage, having been awarded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts aligned with the CQC's requirements for workforce solutions. While the procurement was not specifically targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger enterprises, such as Alexander Mann Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Businesses targeting long-term partnerships with public sector organisations could leverage this type of procurement process to expand their portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a workforce solutions partner to supply resources when required. This procurement was a direct award through the Crown Commercial Services Workforce Solutions framework RM6288. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 011

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e796cd-58a0-4388-bdfd-ba2e57d57753
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686643df-3ae5-45f6-b44c-6096e547871a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 9 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
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
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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