The current CCS PR2 Framework (RM6229) expires on 28th March 2026 and up until a couple of months ago, we all assumed that there would be a PR3 in due course…..but this is not to be.
What’s replacing PR2?
Existing suppliers on the CCS Permanent Recruitment 2 Framework received notification from the Crown Commercial Service is retiring the current Permanent Recruitment Framework at the point of expiry.
So what will happen to the existing work fulfilled under the current RM6229?
The existing scope of the Permanent Recruitment Framework will be covered by the following agreements:
- Clinical hiring currently provided under Lot 1 of RM6229 will be covered by the NHS Workforce Alliance Healthcare Solutions framework which will be going to tender in 2025. You will find details of this on Contracts Finder.
- All non-clinical, permanent hiring can be procured through the Workforce Solutions Framework (RM6288) previously known as Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) which is managed by AMS (Alexander Mann Solutions). PSR will launch the Permanent Recruitment service line in Q4 of 24 or Q1 of 25. This service line will run concurrently with the Permanent Recruitment 2 agreement until its expiry in March 2026.
- The RM6290 Executive Search contract will be reprocured as a separate contract, due for award by September 2026. CCS will be issuing details of this opportunity shortly.
How can you plan for upcoming frameworks?
The first think to do is to reseach what frameworks you want to be on. This starts with understanding the list of recruitment frameworks, what lots there are under each, and when they expire. The next stage is to establish which frameworks your current and prospective clients use to purchase recruitment services so you can make informed decisions.
More information on the public sector recruitment frameworks is available in our newly updated frameworks list free of charge HERE.
We get booked to capacity well in advance of these frameworks being published, so if you are interested in any of them, please get in touch early so we can confirm a space for you.
Just drop me a line at fiona.brunton@bruntonconsultancy.co.uk or give me a call on 01688 400319.