HR, Payroll, DBS Screening Services Market Engagement

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The UK government has published a market engagement notice for HR, Payroll, and DBS Screening Services. This notice seeks interest from potential suppliers to inform the design of a new procurement route under the Procurement Act 2023, with a closing date for engagement on June 13, 2026.

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What changed

This notice announces a preliminary market engagement process for HR, Payroll, and Employee Screening Services, preceding a retender of services that began in 2022. The engagement aims to gather supplier interest and inform the design of a new procurement route, considering changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023. Potential suppliers are invited to register and participate in this early-stage development, with a closing date for engagement set for June 13, 2026.

Suppliers interested in providing HR, Payroll, and DBS Screening Services should register on the MultiQuote platform by the closing date of June 13, 2026, to provide input. This engagement is crucial for shaping the future framework structure, length, and dates. While this is a market engagement and not a formal tender, participation will help potential suppliers understand the upcoming procurement and influence its design. No specific actions are required from non-suppliers at this stage.

What to do next

Register on the MultiQuote platform by June 13, 2026, to participate in the market engagement.
Review the attached document for detailed information on the proposed lot structure and engagement objectives.

Source document (simplified)

Published date: 13 March 2026

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.

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Contract summary

Industry

Personnel and payroll services - 79631000

Location of contract

M6 6AJ

Procurement reference

a8563911-9908-4e3c-847d-204acc87420c

Published date

13 March 2026

Closing date

13 June 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Description

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.

Includes Lots:
Lot 1: Lot 1
Lot 2: Lot 2
Lot 3: Lot 3
Lot 4: Lot 4
Lot 5: Lot 5

To access this competition:

Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17372.

Not registered:
Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17372 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.