--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (CRSF)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Pre-Market Engagement - Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (CRSF) Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de13.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is planning to establish a Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (CRSF) to enhance operational efficiency and service quality across their organisation. This procurement process falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is currently in the planning stage. The initiative aims to streamline the procurement of agency services, replacing the existing Preferred Supplier List (PSL). A virtual Supplier Day is scheduled for 20 February 2025, with confirmation required by 18 February 2025. This framework will facilitate recruitment for positions ranging from entry-level to management, across various departments including IT, Project Management, Bus Services, Transport, Human Resources, and Facilities. The future notice date for this procurement exercise is 10 April 2025, with further details available on TfGM’s procurement portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies to establish a long-term partnership with TfGM, contributing to the delivery of their extensive transport network known as the Bee Network. Businesses specialising in recruitment services for diverse professional roles will find this tender particularly beneficial. Given TfGM's ambition to integrate and expand services such as Metrolink and franchised bus services while committing to zero-emission vehicles, agencies with experience in these sectors will be well-suited to compete. Participation in the CRSF could drive business growth through consistent demand for recruitment services over the four-year framework period, although it must be noted that TfGM will not guarantee exclusivity or business volume to framework suppliers. ## Notice Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is considering the establishment of a corporate Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (CRSF) and is seeking to partner with recruitment agencies. The aim is to streamline the procurement of agency services at TfGM, addressing existing inefficiencies and inconsistencies. This initiative seeks to enhance operational efficiency, improve the quality of service delivery, and ensure compliance. Currently, TfGM uses a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of recruitment agencies to provide both permanent and contract personnel, covering positions from entry-level to management, roles such as IT, Project Management, Bus Services, Transport, Human Resources, and Facilities. The agencies on the PSL specialise in one or more professional areas. TfGM is the local government body responsible for transport across Greater Manchester, dedicated to delivering an integrated transport network known as the Bee Network. Our mission is to improve lives by connecting people and places. We proudly oversee Metrolink, the UK's largest light rail network, and we plan to expand it in the future. We are also bringing bus services back under local control, making us the first city region outside of London to franchise bus services. Additionally, we are committed to greening our network through the introduction of zero-emission vehicles. As of January 2025, all local bus services are under local control as part of the Bee Network, and we aim to incorporate local rail services into the Bee Network by 2030. Alongside our Head Office in central Manchester, we own Greater Manchester's major bus depots, bus stations, stops and shelters. We invest in and manage modern transport interchanges and oversee a range of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across our estate and the wider Greater Manchester area. Considering all of the above, there is a need for a new approach to recruitment services for contractors within our organisation. We propose to tender for contractor personnel services by establishing a framework agreement that encompasses all recruitment-related services needed by TfGM over a four-year period. This proposed framework will be TfGM's preferred method for procuring contractor services; however, we reserve the right to engage non-framework suppliers if necessary. It is important to note that TfGM cannot offer exclusive arrangements to any agencies and will not commit to retaining fees. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee the volume of business directed to framework suppliers. The framework will be available for use across the entire organisation. Key departments, which are regular users and have contributed to specifying the new framework structure, are involved in this process. Prior to commencement of a formal procurement exercise for a CRSF, we intend to engage with the market to understand capacity, capability and appetite for the requirement. Further information on the opportunity, can be found on TfGM's procurement portal. To find out more, TfGM is holding a virtual Supplier Day on 20 February 2025. You can book a place by sending a message on Pro-Contract with your contact details (full name, organisation, email and telephone number) by using this link https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Please send your details by COB on 18th February 2025 and we will send you a calendar invite. This notice does not constitute the commencement of a formal competitive procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004714-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 12:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004714-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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