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The latest APSCo legal updates for June 2026.
W/C 22nd June
Clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS
As a kind reminder, the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and NHS Workforce Alliance have announced that the next supplier engagement webinar for the upcoming RM6397 Clinical and Non-Clinical Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework will take place on 1 July 2026. Further information, including registration details, can be bound here.
The webinar is aimed at suppliers that currently provide, or are interested in providing, clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS. All official updates relating to the procurement of the RM6397 framework will be issued exclusively through the GCA and NHS Workforce Alliance websites.
Any questions about the webinar can be addressed directly to NHS Workforce Alliance using the contact form accessible here.
Further information is available on our What’s New page.
DBT - Call for evidence on Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
This is a kind reminder to feedback to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) who launched a call for evidence on The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") which protect employees' rights when they transfer to a new employer who takes over all or part of the old employer's business.
As part of the Plan to Make Work Pay, the government is committed to strengthening the existing set of rights and protections for employees subject to TUPE processes, including modernising TUPE to improve overall efficiency.
The DBT is therefore seeking views on the current effectiveness of the TUPE regulations and how they could be improved.
The call for evidence is open until 1 July 2026. You can respond online directly here or use the following email address: tupepolicy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
W/C 15th June
DBT - Call for evidence on Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a call for evidence on The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") which protect employees' rights when they transfer to a new employer who takes over all or part of the old employer's business.
As part of the Plan to Make Work Pay, the government is committed to strengthening the existing set of rights and protections for employees subject to TUPE processes, including modernising TUPE to improve overall efficiency. The DBT is therefore seeking views on the current effectiveness of the TUPE regulations and how they could be improved.
The call for evidence is open until 1 July 2026. You can respond online directly here or use the following email address: tupepolicy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS
As a kind reminder, the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and NHS Workforce Alliance have announced that the next supplier engagement webinar for the upcoming RM6397 Clinical and Non-Clinical Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework will take place on 1 July 2026. Further information, including registration details, can be bound here.
The webinar is aimed at suppliers that currently provide, or are interested in providing, clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS. All official updates relating to the procurement of the RM6397 framework will be issued exclusively through the GCA and NHS Workforce Alliance websites.
Any questions about the webinar can be addressed directly to NHS Workforce Alliance using the contact form accessible here.
Further information is available on our What’s New page.
ACAS - Top tips to help employers prepare before the World Cup kick-off
With the FIFA World Cup running from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the USA, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) is encouraging employers to prepare early for potential workplace impacts — especially as UK match viewing times may range from 5pm to 5am.
Key areas to plan for include:
- Managing annual leave requests fairly and consistently
- Reinforcing expectations around attendance, sickness absence, and alcohol policies
- Considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate (for example, adjusted hours or shift swaps)
- Reminding staff of rules on social media and internet use during working hours
ACAS also highlights the importance of applying arrangements fairly across all employees, recognising that staff may support different teams and events. Read the full guidance here.
W/C 8th June
Clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS
The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and NHS Workforce Alliance have announced that the next supplier engagement webinar for the upcoming RM6397 Clinical and Non-Clinical Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework will take place on 1 July 2026. Further information, including registration details, will be released in due course.
The webinar is aimed at suppliers that currently provide, or are interested in providing, clinical and non-clinical temporary or permanent staffing services to the NHS. All official updates relating to the procurement of the RM6397 framework will be issued exclusively through the GCA and NHS Workforce Alliance websites.
Further information is available on our What’s New page.
W/C 1st June
Low Pay Commission Launches 2026 Consultation
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has launched its 2026 consultation seeking evidence to inform recommendations on future National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates from April 2027.
The consultation is seeking views on the impact of recent minimum wage increases, current economic and labour market conditions, and the affordability of future rate increases for businesses. The consultation also includes questions around youth rates, apprenticeships and the Government’s longer-term aim of aligning the 18–20 year old rate more closely with the National Living Wage.
APSCo members may wish to consider responding to the consultation, particularly where recent increases to wage rates have had operational or cost implications for their businesses.
The deadline to respond is 26 June 2026 and you can access the consultation through our What’s New page.
DBT Launches TUPE Consultation as Part of Make Work Pay Reforms
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a new consultation seeking views on potential reforms to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) as part of its wider Make Work Pay agenda.
The consultation is exploring whether changes are needed to improve the effectiveness of TUPE protections for workers during business transfers and service provision changes, while also considering the practical impact on businesses and employers. Areas under consideration include the complexity of the current rules, information and consultation requirements, and how TUPE operates in practice across different sectors and working arrangements.
APSCo members involved in outsourcing, managed services or service provision changes may wish to review the consultation and consider the potential operational impact of any future reforms.
The deadline to respond is 1 July 2026 and you can access the consultation through our What’s New page.
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