Planning

Workforce Solutions

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 09:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Care Quality Commission concerns "Workforce Solutions," a service contract aimed at supplying workforce resources, including temporary staff. This procurement is classified under recruitment services, with a projected contract value of £15,000,000, potentially capped at £18,000,000. The process is in the planning stage, with a planned sourcing route via a call-off from a framework agreement. It primarily targets the public authority sector under central government. The procurement is anticipated to begin on 3 April 2029 and conclude on 2 April 2033, with a future notice date scheduled for 3 August 2028. The location of the buying organisation is Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, indicating a regional focus of UKC22. Interested parties should note the initiation type is a tender.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of supplying temporary staff. Given its call-off nature from a framework agreement, businesses equipped to adapt quickly and efficiently to fluctuating workforce demands will find lucrative growth potential. Suitable for SMEs, the tender allows smaller businesses to tender under a framework, providing an equal opportunity against larger competitors. Firms with experience in public sector contracts and familiar with the stipulations of UKPGA 2023/54 are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process. With a considerable contract period and the backing of a significant governmental body, this opportunity can lead to substantial business growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Solutions

Notice Description

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Workforce solutions services to supply workforce resource including temporary staff. Planned Sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015517-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2029 - 2 Apr 2033 4-5 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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