---
title: "Workforce Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Workforce Solutions

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658cf

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Care Quality Commission concerns "Workforce Solutions," a service contract aimed at supplying workforce resources, including temporary staff. This procurement is classified under recruitment services, with a projected contract value of £15,000,000, potentially capped at £18,000,000. The process is in the planning stage, with a planned sourcing route via a call-off from a framework agreement. It primarily targets the public authority sector under central government. The procurement is anticipated to begin on 3 April 2029 and conclude on 2 April 2033, with a future notice date scheduled for 3 August 2028. The location of the buying organisation is Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, indicating a regional focus of UKC22. Interested parties should note the initiation type is a tender.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of supplying temporary staff. Given its call-off nature from a framework agreement, businesses equipped to adapt quickly and efficiently to fluctuating workforce demands will find lucrative growth potential. Suitable for SMEs, the tender allows smaller businesses to tender under a framework, providing an equal opportunity against larger competitors. Firms with experience in public sector contracts and familiar with the stipulations of UKPGA 2023/54 are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process. With a considerable contract period and the backing of a significant governmental body, this opportunity can lead to substantial business growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Workforce solutions services to supply workforce resource including temporary staff. Planned Sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015517-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2029 - 2 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 09:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015517-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015517-2026
  20th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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