Award

CM3087 Contingent Labour

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 16:48

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 09:27

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 11:55

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 17:25

PlanningUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 13:18

PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 17:11

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is undertaking a procurement process for contingent labour services through a single-lot framework within the utilities sector. They aim to secure temporary workforce solutions across IT and business functions that include roles in development, infrastructure, data, security, transformation, HR, finance, and administrative support. The procurement process follows a selective and competitive flexible procedure, complying with IR35 and other employment regulations. The process is currently at the Award stage, as of 24th April 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and potentially extending until 31st May 2030, subject to performance and regulatory requirements. The organisation is based in Bradford, United Kingdom, and engages suppliers to meet its strategic workforce needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in labour supply and management, particularly within IT and business functions. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model is employed, businesses that excel in sourcing, screening, onboarding, and managing contingent workers would be ideal candidates. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required, large scale entities that can provide transparent rate structures and seamlessly integrate with internal workforce planning processes while ensuring compliance would be particularly well-suited to participate. This presents a substantial growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering flexible yet compliant labour solutions tailored to complex organisational needs, thus enhancing market presence and expanding service capabilities within the utility sector.

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Notice Title

CM3087 Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework. This covers the provision and management of temporary workers across IT and business functions through a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing, screening, onboarding, and managing contingent workers in line with Yorkshire Water's internal policies and regulatory obligations. Services may include roles in development, infrastructure, data, security, transformation, HR, finance, and administrative support. Suppliers must provide transparent rate structures, ensure compliance with IR35 and other employment regulations, and integrate with internal workforce planning processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1. Primary MSP General Business Temps

This lot covers the supply and management of temporary workers across general business functions, including administrative, transformation support, HR, finance, customer service, and related roles. Suppliers will be expected to provide compliant, pre-screened candidates and support the full engagement lifecycle in alignment with Yorkshire Water's internal governance, onboarding, and workforce planning processes. The lot is intended to increase visibility and control of contingent labour usage outside of IT, ensure pricing consistency, and reduce reliance on off-framework engagements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037793-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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