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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 14:42

PlanningUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 15:42

Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Housing, a public authority functioning at the sub-central government level in Newcastle Under Lyme, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Planned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier List." The procurement, scheduled to operate under an open procedure, seeks to establish a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies. The industry category is recruitment services, with a deadline for submission of proposals set for 21st September 2026, and awards anticipated by 23rd November 2026. The PSL is expected to initially appoint five suppliers, with engagements lasting until 1st January 2033. Key geographic focus areas for this framework include West Midlands and Staffordshire, aligning with potential future expansion via a potential merger with Walsall Housing Group.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for multi-sector recruitment agencies capable of handling diverse role requirements, including finance, admin, surveying, and HR functions. The tender's open framework nature suggests significant room for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their market footprint within the public sector. Notably, the PSL will be revisited at years two and four for new competition entries, further opening pathways for agencies seeking long-term collaboration with Aspire Housing in a regionally expansive setting. Agencies can benefit from engaging in diverse recruitment roles, contributing to Aspire Housing's strategic recruitment objectives through innovative staffing solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier List

Notice Description

Aspire are looking to create a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies. We aim to appoint 5 suppliers on the PSL under the open framework for 6 years and will re-open the opportunity at years 2 and 4 for new competition. There is no guarantee of work via the PSL. However, it is Aspires intention all recruitment not filled directly will go via the PSL. Aspires recruitment procedure is to firstly advertise direct via our recruitment website; secondly would be campaigns (promote on social media etc) via recruitment website. If neither of these routes is successful, we would then approach the PSL to look for opportunities, whether this is an exclusive approach or open approach vis PSL. For some roles we will dual approach internal direct and via PSL at the same time, in exceptional circumstances we will work in partnership with one agency direct without direct advertisement. We are looking for multi sector recruitment agencies - our roles vary from operatives, finance roles, admin roles, Surveyors, Income roles, HR roles and development roles, therefore we are looking for agencies who can cover multi function recruitment.

Planning Information

Attached is a pre market engagement form for bidders to complete this will help further shape our specification and pricing model prior to tender release. Please complete and upload PME Prior to deadline of 17/04/2026 12 noon. Please complete the PME using our E-Tendering platform Intend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064338-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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