Planning

HR, Payroll & Employee Screening Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for HR, Payroll, and Employee Screening Services is being planned by Crescent Purchasing Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Salford, UKD34. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, aimed at establishing a new framework agreement before the existing one expires on 20 November 2026. Key details indicate that the structured lots will likely include services such as Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Screening, Pension Services, and DBS along with Related Services. Interested parties should note that a future notice is anticipated by 1 March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in HR management, payroll services, and employee screening, particularly those equipped to structure their offerings within a framework agreement. The framework is expected to provide a stable multi-year contract which is advantageous for sustaining long-term business relationships with Crescent Purchasing Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically noted as suitable, making this an appealing opportunity for emerging businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Given the wide-ranging service requirements, companies with diverse expertise in personnel management and consultancy are also well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

HR, Payroll & Employee Screening Services

Notice Description

CPC will be tendering for the provision of HR, Payroll & Employee Screening Services following the expiry of the current agreement on 20/11/2026, details of which can be found at: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/hr-payroll-employee-screening-framework The Lot structure is likely to remain broadly the same, provisionally along the lines of: Human Resources Services Payroll Services Employee Screening Services Pension Services DBS and Related Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028576-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2034 Over 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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