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YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services

YPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:58

Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 10:55

Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement initiative led by YPO, titled "YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services," has reached the award stage. This agreement, intended for the recruitment services sector, notably encompasses placement services. It supports local authorities across the United Kingdom and includes delivery to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total value of £30,000,000. The contract period extends from 27 January 2025 to 26 January 2029. The most recent award information was published on 10 July 2025, following an award made on 12 June 2025. The framework aligns with the needs of all local authorities in collaboration with London Councils.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and placement services, particularly those with an international reach capable of providing staff to various regions. Suitable for both SMEs and third-sector organisations, this opportunity allows these entities to collaborate and expand services across a wide geographical scope, thus driving business growth. With YPO at the helm, supported by various suppliers like Axis Recruitment Ltd and Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, organisations that can deliver efficient and high-quality recruitment solutions will find this framework advantageous for scaling operations and enhancing their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of the International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services. The Framework is designed to allow YPO to meet the needs of all Local Authorities in the United Kingdom by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place the order with the Provider and the Provider delivers direct to the end customer. YPO is the lead Public Sector Buying Organisation (PSBO) for this Framework Agreement in collaboration with London Councils, as a group of Public Sector Buying Organisations (PSBOs; see details below). For further details in respect of London Councils, please follow this link: London Councils. All references to 'London Councils' within this Invitation to Tender and all appendices are referring to this organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37016f83-7a1b-45eb-817e-98287ab91c83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650d8dd-8c1b-482e-bf45-c75df1cf4258
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AXIS RECRUITMENT

FRONTIER CONSULTING

LIQUID PERSONNEL

MORGAN HUNT

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

SUPPLY CARE SOLUTIONS - DANLUKER

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