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title: "CA17372 - Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services"
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buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
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# CA17372 - Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0745545b-faa6-4ac1-ba2c-ac7e3c679bf7

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited has initiated a preliminary market engagement process for HR, Payroll, and DBS Screening Services. This process serves as a precursor to the planned retender of these services, initially launched in 2022. Classified under personnel and payroll services, the engagement falls within the planning stage of the procurement process, with an engagement end date on 13th June 2026. Interested parties can access this opportunity through a competitive tender platform with the necessary registration. This engagement is particularly relevant due to the Procurement Act 2023, which influences modern procurement strategies. Located in Salford, England, the buying organisation is actively assessing market suggestions for a lot structure in preparation for tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR, payroll, and employee screening services to expand their market footprint. The engagement will shape how the framework and procurement strategy are designed, providing a forum for vendors to influence the structure and gain early visibility into upcoming requirements. Companies adept in adapting to legislative changes and offering scalable solutions across various geographic regions—including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British territories—would be suitable contenders. Businesses that register might leverage this process to align with market demands, strategically positioning themselves for future contract awards with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited.

## Notice

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the HR, Payroll and Employee Screening Services which went live in 2022. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. A suggested Lot structure have been included within this notice but will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Framework length and dates have also not been decided upon at this time. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services" for more information. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17372. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17372 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe211f44-2802-45db-aa13-db03b9a4e699 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe211f44-2802-45db-aa13-db03b9a4e699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe211f44-2802-45db-aa13-db03b9a4e699
  13th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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