Official UK procurement notice
Clinical and Non Clinical Temporary and Permanent Staffing
Authority: Government Commercial Agency (Central government)
What is being bought12 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis framework is for the provision of clinical and non-clinical temporary, fixed term, and permanent staff for all the public sector, including but not limited to Health Sector, Emergency Services, Central Government, Local and Regional Government, Education, Infrastructure, and Third Sector organisations.
This framework covers a wide spectrum of worker specialisms, including, but not
limited to:
- nursing and midwifery roles
- medical and dental roles
- allied health professionals
- health science services
- emergency services personnel
- social care staffing
- administration and secretarial roles
- finance, accounts and audit roles
- IT technicians, analysts and technical engineer specialist, digital workers
- legal secretaries, paralegals and lawyers
. environmental and scientific roles, for example: EA and senior assistant scientists, technical and clinical coders including health records secretaries
- caterers, drivers and security
- estates and maintenance roles including general labour and specialist labour such as, electricians and surveyor
This agreement consolidates two existing frameworks RM6281 Clinical and Healthcare Staffing, and RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.
CPV: Recruitment services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 18 Feb 2027
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
0.75% of call-off value · Provision of Temporary Workers (excluding Direct Engagement) - 0.75%
Provision of Work-Seekers (Permanent and Fixed Term) - 0.75%
Direct Engagement - 3%
Refer to Framework Schedule 5 - Management Charges and Information for full details
Who may buy through it
Refer to RM6397 Clinical and Non Clinical - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework.
Published description of the framework
Refer to Framework Schedule 3 for details on the Framework Prices. Framework Prices will be used as the basis for the Charges (and are maximums that the Supplier may charge) under each Call-Off Contract. For Lots 1-9, hourly supplier fees are by worker pay band/grade. For Lot 10, supplier fees are a percentage of the worker pay based on salary range. For Lots 11 and 12, hourly supplier fees are for neutral/master vendor fees and also worker pay band/grade.
Refer to Framework Schedule 7 for details of the Call-Off award procedures including:
Award without Competition via the following mechanisms: Lowest supplier fee (Lots 1-10); First capable supplier response (Lots 1-4); Lowest supplier fee total (Lots 11 and 12); and Highest weighted score (Lots 11 and 12).
Competitive Selection Process including: Single stage competitive selection process; Two stage competitive selection process; and Multi stage competitive selection process.
Depending on the Lot, Buyers may downselect based on the following criteria to identify capable suppliers, as set out in Framework Schedule 7: Framework Lot; Worker specialism; Payband; Region; and/or Specialism matrix.
Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure
12 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 12 lots carries the same published figure, £6,000,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Nursing and Midwifery Anguilla (AI), Bermuda (BM) +14ceiling above
Provision of temporary nursing and midwifery roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #2Medical Staffing UKceiling above
Provision of temporary medical and dental roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #3AHP, HSS & Emergency UKceiling above
Provision of temporary Health Science Services, Emergency Services and Allied Health Professional roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #4Social Care Staffing UKceiling above
Provision of temporary social care roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #5Administrative & Corporate Roles UKceiling above
Provision of temporary corporate, administrative and clerical roles including; Finance, Audit and HR roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #6IT Professionals and Digital Workers UKceiling above
Provision of temporary IT roles, including; IM and T, DDAT, and Health Informatics roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #7Legal Supply UKceiling above
Provision of temporary legal roles including; Lawyers, Solicitors, and Legal Secretaries
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #8Scientific, Technical & Clinical Coding Supply UKceiling above
Provision of temporary clinical coders, including; health records, clinical audit and Environmental and Scientific Services roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #9Estates, Facilities Management & Ancillary Staff UKceiling above
Provision of temporary ancillary roles, including; Drivers, Estates, Hospitality and Security roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #10Permanent Recruitment UKceiling above
Provision of clinical and non clinical permanent and fixed term roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #11MSP Neutral Vend UKceiling above
Provision of Neutral Vend contracts for both temporary and permanent clinical and non clinical roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Lot #12MSP Master Vend UKceiling above
Provision of Master Vend contracts for both temporary and permanent clinical and non clinical roles
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Nursing and Midwifery | 40% | 60% | |
| 10 · Permanent Recruitment | 40% | 60% | |
| 11 · MSP Neutral Vend | 80% | 20% | |
| 12 · MSP Master Vend | 80% | 20% | |
| 2 · Medical Staffing | 40% | 60% | |
| 3 · AHP, HSS & Emergency | 40% | 60% | |
| 4 · Social Care Staffing | 40% | 60% | |
| 5 · Administrative & Corporate Roles | 40% | 60% | |
| 6 · IT Professionals and Digital Workers | 40% | 60% | |
| 7 · Legal Supply | 40% | 60% | |
| 8 · Scientific, Technical & Clinical Coding Supply | 40% | 60% | |
| 9 · Estates, Facilities Management & Ancillary Staff | 40% | 60% |
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
- Price carries 20–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 60 points.
- “Clinical and Non Clinical Temporary and Permanent Staffing” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Refer to RM6397 Clinical and Non Clinical - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Apr 2025, 10:29 BST
- Last source update
- 7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 Feb 2027
- Authority reference
RM6397- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-075311- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05022aFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 2 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 0.75% of call-off value · Provision of Temporary Workers (excluding Direct Engagement) - 0.75%
Provision of Work-Seekers (Permanent and Fixed Term) - 0.75%
Direct Engagement - 3%
Refer to Framework Schedule 5 - Management Charges and Information for full details
Timeline
14 Apr 2025 → 18 Feb 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published14 Apr 2025, 10:29 BST
- Market engagement290 days ago5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Market engagement will cover the following:
Scope
Structure
Route to Market
Terms and Conditions
Guidance
Customer Journey
Engagement will include surveys, and engagement sessions for both suppliers and customers and details will be published via the Crown Commercial Service website.
- Next notice expected78 days ago5 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published76 days ago7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
- Clarification questions by50 days ago2 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends31 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 109 days8 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 118 days18 Feb 2027
Notice history
16 events · 11 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Apr 2025- Pipeline notice published14 Apr 2025, 10:29 BSTUK1
- Pipeline notice published8 May 2025, 13:01 BSTUK1
- Pipeline notice published8 May 2025, 13:21 BSTUK1
- Published value updated to £2,500,000,0008 May 2025, 13:21 BSTwas £2,000,000,000
- Preliminary market engagement notice published23 May 2025, 08:13 BSTUK2
- Pipeline notice published8 Jul 2025, 15:49 BSTUK1
- Pipeline notice published18 Nov 2025, 15:13 GMTUK1
- Published value updated to £6,000,000,00018 Nov 2025, 15:13 GMTwas £2,500,000,000
- Pipeline notice published18 Nov 2025, 16:10 GMTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published20 Nov 2025, 14:04 GMTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published26 Nov 2025, 09:13 GMTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published19 Mar 2026, 10:10 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
- Procurement method changed7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
- Deadline published: 21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST7 Aug 2026, 13:43 BST
Published amendments (2)
The following change has been made: - Description
The scope of this agreement now encompasses Clinical roles, such as Doctors, Nurses, Emergency Services, Allied Health, and Health Science workers. Consequently, the agreement's name and the proposed lotting structure have been updated to reflect this expanded scope.
Routine re-releases (11)
- 2025-11: 3 releases · 18 Nov 2025, 20 Nov 2025
- 2025-07: 1 release · 8 Jul 2025
- 2025-05: 3 releases · 8 May 2025, 23 May 2025
- 2025-04: 1 release · 14 Apr 2025
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (12)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications RM6397 Customer List
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