---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669bf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage, focusing on Preliminary Market Engagement for HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services. This process was highlighted in a pipeline notice published on 13 March 2026, with a future notice expected by 19 May 2026. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, the buying organisation intends to retender the services to align with the Procurement Act 2023. The endeavour falls within the services category, particularly targeting personnel and payroll services, and is slated to start on 21 November 2026, concluding by 20 November 2029, with an option for extension until 20 November 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the HR and payroll services sector, particularly those specialising in employee screening. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could benefit from participating, given their suitability for the proposed lot structure. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 including VAT, this procurement process offers a substantial potential market to penetrate. The modernisation of procurement routes influenced by the Procurement Act 2023 suggests favourable terms for innovative and market-relevant solutions, encouraging a competitive environment conducive to business expansion.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022951-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022951-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022951-2026
  13th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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