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Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. However, in this instance interested suppliers may also wish to view the linked UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice that has already been published (Published 15 April 2026) at the time this Pipeline notice was published - see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034054-2026
For all current ESPO opportunities, please also visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a national framework for the appointment of a Managed Service Provider to manage a supply chain of agencies to fulfil a customer's staffing needs. Services available include Neutral/Master Vendor, Vendor Management System (VMS), Talent Pool Technology and Statement of Works (Project Delivery).
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2). The buyer wants to talk to suppliers before designing the procurement. Taking part is how to shape it.
Bids are submitted through the buyer’s own portal, not on this site. Read the full notice on Find a Tender before relying on any date here.
No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2027 – Apr 2029 | - | planned |
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Extension to the Engagement deadline as market engagement is now expected to be completed in August (not July as originally estimated).
Please note that the deadline for RFI responses has now passed, meaning new responses (of the RFI) can no longer be considered as part of this market engagement exercise (with all remaining activity focusing on those responses already received).
Extension to the Engagement deadline as market engagement is now expected to be completed in October (not August as originally estimated).
Please note that the deadline for RFI responses has passed, meaning new responses (of the RFI) can no longer be considered as part of this market engagement exercise (with all remaining activity focusing on those responses already received).