--- title: "NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-10-22" --- # NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7219ba60-efc2-4797-b9d3-6c8b8ec50fd4.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning a procurement process titled "NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions" for the provision of health workforce solutions. This tender falls under the industry category of placement and supply services of personnel (CPV codes: 79610000, 79620000). The procurement covers the entire United Kingdom, with key dates for market engagement sessions occurring in October and November 2024. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the open procedure method to be employed. The estimated contract value is £5 billion, and the contract period is planned from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in upcoming market engagement activities and must register by 1st August 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare staffing, including SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their market footprint. By participating in this large-scale procurement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and partnerships with central government and public sector bodies. The detailed market engagement process indicates an inclusive and transparent approach, providing all well-qualified businesses a fair chance to compete. Companies with experience in health workforce solutions, especially those adept at supplying personnel, stand to gain substantial growth through this opportunity. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Health Workforce Solutions for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Health Workforce market. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions during October and November 2024 with suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contract. If you are interested in attending a market engagement session please express your interest by emailing info@crowncommercial.gov.uk, with the subject header RM6380 Market Engagement. Further details will be provided to you as they become available. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will be participating in the market engagement. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031529f4-8afe-435e-893f-77d749eee5f4 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 22 Oct 2024 at 09:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031529f4-8afe-435e-893f-77d749eee5f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031529f4-8afe-435e-893f-77d749eee5f4 22nd October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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