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Recruitment Agent for Capital Programme

Westmorland and Furness Council

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Westmorland and Furness Council was for the recruitment agent services specifically for capital programmes. This award stage contract is valued at £2 million, under the recruitment services category, identified by CPV code 79600000. The procurement was executed by calling off a framework agreement via the YPO Framework 1140, with the contract period scheduled from 29th September 2025 to 23rd March 2028. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated on 1st April 2025, with the award notice published on 26th March 2026. This selective procurement method targeted suppliers classified as suitable for small and medium enterprises.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in providing specialist recruitment for capital programmes. Well-suited to organisations with expertise in handling specialised recruitment needs, the contract offers an extensive engagement period for business growth. It invites experienced firms capable of navigating framework agreements and delivering consistent recruitment solutions within the North West of England, thus appealing to recruitment agencies that can leverage existing frameworks to bid competitively. The awarded contract was successfully secured by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, indicating robust opportunities for large-scale firms as well.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agent for Capital Programme

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council have procured a call off contract via YPO Framework 1140 for Capital Programmes specialised recruitment needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1bed0da-17e3-40a7-98ff-cb263dfbcdd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef4180-d874-44c7-9a9c-acab3ab1f6a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 23 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Further Information

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