Prj_16026 - Tribunal Clerks

The Authority intends to undertake a programme of pre-procurement market engagement in advance of launching a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6277 (Non-Clinical Staffing), Lot 1 (Admin and Clerical). The purpose of this engagement is to: • Inform the market of the Authority’s proposed requirement for Tribunal Clerking Services • Provide early visibility of the proposed delivery and commercial model, including a single-lot structure with end-to-end service accountability • Enable suppliers to provide feedback to support the finalisation of the procurement strategy and tender documentation The Authority is seeking to procure a national delivery model for Tribunal Clerking Services across England. The requirement is expected to include the provision of clerking resource, a booking and allocation solution, and associated service management and performance reporting. A single supplier model is currently proposed to deliver the full scope of services. Market engagement will be conducted in accordance with the following timetable: • Market engagement preparation (including event materials, slides and logistics): 01/06/2026 to 12/06/2026 • Publication of engagement materials: 10/07/2026 • UK2 Notice publication: 03/07/2026 • Supplier engagement event (virtual webinar): 15/07/2026 • Publication of anonymised Q&A log (where required): 10/07/2026 and/or following the event as applicable • Supplier questionnaire (via MS Forms) open: 16/07/2026 to 29/07/2026 • Questionnaire analysis and development of outcomes: 29/07/2026 to 04/08/2026 Engagement activities will include: • A virtual supplier engagement event outlining the requirement and proposed delivery model • Supporting documentation including presentation slides and high-level requirement overview • Opportunity for suppliers to submit written feedback via a structured questionnaire • Publication of anonymised questions and answers to ensure transparency Participation is open to all suppliers appointed to CCS RM6277 Lot 1 (Admin and Clerical). Details of how to register for the engagement event will be made available via the Authority’s e-sourcing portal. Participation in this market engagement is entirely voluntary and is not a condition of participation in any subsequent procurement. Participation, or non-participation, will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. All information shared during market engagement will be made available to all potential bidders to ensure equal treatment. Feedback received will be used to inform and refine the procurement strategy, service design, and tender documentation. The Authority intends to launch the Further Competition following completion of market engagement and internal approvals, with an indicative procurement start date of 12/08/2026