APSCo UK and APSCo OutSource are supporting the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) with pre-market engagement for Workforce Solutions 2, the successor to the Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) framework, which is being developed ahead of the current framework's planned end date in 2031.
As part of this process, GCA is seeking feedback from staffing and workforce solutions providers ahead of the formal procurement process expected to begin later in 2027.
To help inform upcoming market briefings and roundtable discussions, we are inviting APSCo members to complete a short survey by 27th November 2026.
The feedback gathered will help shape January 2027 briefing sessions and roundtables, ensuring the voice of the staffing sector is represented as GCA develops its future Workforce Solutions 2 framework.
The proposed framework is expected to comprise:
Lot 1: Contingent Labour and associated services (MSP)
Lot 2: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and associated services
Lot 3: Vendor Neutral suppliers for resources and services
GCA currently envisages Lot 1 and Lot 2 each being managed by a single supplier, establishing an MSP and RPO respectively, while Lot 3 is expected to be capped at approximately three suppliers.
The survey should take only a few minutes to complete and will help GCA better understand market interest, priorities and participation requirements ahead of the next stage of engagement.
The survey closes on 27th November 2026.
For further information on the proposed framework, please visit: https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6416