Planning

NHS Workforce Alliance Insourced Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative has initiated a procurement process titled "NHS Workforce Alliance Insourced Services". This procurement is in the planning stage as of 28th May 2025. It aims to establish a framework agreement to secure additional clinical capacity within the Trust. The procurement, with an estimated gross value of £2.4 billion, is classified under health services and will be applicable in the UK. The process is expected to proceed with further notice by 2nd June 2025. The contract period is planned from 18th November 2025 to 16th November 2029, highlighting the significant timeline for businesses to participate and align their capabilities.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for those specialising in health services looking to collaborate with central government authorities. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's framework and financial scope. Engaging in this procurement could provide access to long-term contracts, leveraging the trust and capacity-building within the NHS. Businesses capable of delivering short to medium-term clinical solutions could find this an ideal avenue for expansion, under the light-touch procurement regime. With the immense demand and high-value contract, this tender represents a critical opportunity for strategic growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Workforce Alliance Insourced Services

Notice Description

Workforce Alliance framework agreement to provide short to medium-term solution to secure extra clinical capacity within the Trust. Current FW expires on 31/10/2025. Reference RM6276 Pre-market engagement was published via PIN: 2025/S 000-002738 Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002738-2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05285d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028264-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
Tina Shires
Contact Email
procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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