Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Temporary and Permanent Staffing

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 15:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on the "Preliminary Market Engagement - Temporary and Permanent Staffing". The industry category is services, specifically recruitment services, and it pertains to the broader UK region. The engagement is scheduled to conclude on 19th December 2025, and the new framework agreement is set to come into effect on 18th July 2026. Katherine Orme is the contact person for the consortium, which is based in Salford, United Kingdom. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage early in the process and contribute to shaping the framework that will replace the existing one expiring in July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), by participating in shaping the framework's setup, which includes determining the procurement route, framework structure, specification, and pricing. Businesses in the recruitment sector looking to expand their client base in public procurement can find this as an ideal time to present their capabilities and influence the conditions favourable for their participation in upcoming lots. Engaging in this preliminary market exercise allows suppliers to align themselves with the consortium's requirements, potentially securing a position in the expansive contract running until 2030.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Temporary and Permanent Staffing

Notice Description

CPC's current framework agreement for Temporary and Permanent Staffing is expiring in July 2026, and as a result, we are now beginning the process of engaging with the market to assist in the creation of the new iteration of the framework. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is an opportunity for key suppliers within the market to input on various elements of the tender process and framework set-up, including but not limited to, the specification, the pricing structure, the type of framework and the Lots, including number of suppliers per Lot. This PME exercise is in the form of a questionnaire, consisting of the following sections: - Procurement Route - Framework Structure - Specification - Pricing - Contracts To access the documentation, please see below. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16769. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16769 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote at support@elcom.com

Planning Information

See documentation for engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076972-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Katherine Orme
Contact Email
k.orme@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 535 0122

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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