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title: "CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)"
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# CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e796cd-58a0-4388-bdfd-ba2e57d57753

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a contracting process for a workforce solutions partner under the title "CQC CS 011 Workforce Solutions (RM6288)". This procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category, classified by CPV code 79600000, and pertains to England within the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement through Crown Commercial Services' Workforce Solutions framework RM6288. The awarded value totals £15,000,000 over an initial contract period starting 3rd April 2025 and ending 9th May 2031, with an optional extension for up to 24 months. Currently, the procurement stage is at the 'award' stage, having been awarded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts aligned with the CQC's requirements for workforce solutions. While the procurement was not specifically targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger enterprises, such as Alexander Mann Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Businesses targeting long-term partnerships with public sector organisations could leverage this type of procurement process to expand their portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public services market.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a workforce solutions partner to supply resources when required. This procurement was a direct award through the Crown Commercial Services Workforce Solutions framework RM6288. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 011

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686643df-3ae5-45f6-b44c-6096e547871a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 9 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686643df-3ae5-45f6-b44c-6096e547871a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686643df-3ae5-45f6-b44c-6096e547871a
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b389a7f-53d3-4d78-a615-06b451cb0d21
  20250317 Call-Off Order Form signed Redacted

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