Planning

NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 07:18

PlanningUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 14:53

Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), a central government public authority based in Liverpool, has issued a planned procurement stage notice for the NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions. This procurement is for supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, under the CPV classification 79620000. The total gross value is estimated at £8.4 billion, with the contract expected to start on 4th February 2026 and end on 3rd February 2030. Interested parties can look forward to a future notice date on 6th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those with experience in providing temporary staff and healthcare solutions. With a significant contract value, companies that secure a position in this framework agreement can significantly expand their market reach and capabilities within the healthcare industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger corporations with relevant expertise, will find this tender well-suited to help drive growth and establish strong relationships with the NHS Workforce Alliance.

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Notice Title

NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions

Notice Description

RM6380 NHS - Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions Duplicate Notice - please refer to Procurement identifier (OCID) ocds-h6vhtk-05022f for all relevant information https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014854-2025?origin=Dashboard

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015720-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
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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