Planning

Non Clinical Staffing

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

13 Apr 2022 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance, is planning a forthcoming procurement process for Non Clinical Staffing services, with an estimated contract value of £2.5 billion. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a collaborative framework to supply temporary and fixed-term staff across various public sector bodies in the UK. Market engagement sessions are scheduled for April and May 2022, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated to be published around October or November 2022, leading to the new framework's launch in July 2023.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in recruitment and staffing sectors, particularly those capable of providing temporary and fixed-term staffing solutions. Companies specialising in areas such as administration, clerical, legal, IT, and healthcare staffing would be ideally positioned to compete. Participation will require bidders to be Cyber Essentials certified, which underscores the emphasis on cybersecurity within the procurement process, making this a crucial requirement for those aiming to supply to the government sector.

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Notice Title

Non Clinical Staffing

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority, on behalf of NHS Workforce Alliance wishes to bring to the attention of the market a future re-procurement of a Government collaborative framework contract (currently RM6160) for use by UK (and any Crown Dependencies) Public Sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector bodies have need for Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff. It is anticipated that an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued via https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk following market engagement which will help shape the procurement approach. It is anticipated that the ITT will be published October/November 2022 with a view to a new agreement being live July 2023 Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Lot Information

Admin & Clerical Supply

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: Administration and Clinical Secretarial, Finance, Accounts and Audit, HR, IM&T Information and Communication Technology, Health Informatics, Library Services, Medical Secretaries, Procurement and Suppliers, Project Management and PR

Corporate Functions

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: Finance, Accounts and Audit, HR, Library services, Procurement and Suppliers, Project Management, PR, Senior Business/ Administration Management, Media Services

IT & Digital Workers

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: IM&T, Information and Communication Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Workers

Legal Supply

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: Legal Secretary, Solicitor Consultant, Legal Assistant, Lawyer, Principle Lawyer, Senior Lawyer

Scientific & Technical (Including Clinical Coding)

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: Health Records Assistant, Clinical Coding Officer Entry Level, Health Records Assistant Higher Level, Clinical Coding Officer, Health Records Officer and Environment and Scientific Services

Estates, FM & Ancillary Staff

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers: Catering, Drivers, Estates i.e. Labourer, Electrician, Plumber. Hospitality, Security, Sterile Services and Stores (and logistics)

Managed Service Provider (>PS2.5m)

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies and covers all roles detailed within Lots 1-6 where contract value exceeds PS2,500,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79100000 - Legal services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

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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