Tender

CM3087 Contingent Labour

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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 seeking suppliers for a substantial contract valued at £50 million, titled "CM3087 Contingent Labour." This contract is currently in the tender update stage, focusing on the supply and management of contingent labour services within business and IT functions. The procurement process utilises a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring robust evaluation of suppliers based on capability, pricing transparency, and compliance with employment regulations. The key deadline for expression of interest is set for 1st December 2025, with the contract award period ending on 6th February 2026. This procurement takes place in the United Kingdom, providing strategic resources to meet evolving operational needs in alignment with Yorkshire Water's internal governance processes.

This tender presents a viable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in the provision of temporary staff services, particularly those capable of delivering in IT and business sectors. The Managed Service Provider (MSP) model adopted by Yorkshire Water provides suppliers the chance to engage in a framework that promises flexibility, visibility, and enhanced control of workforce management. Businesses with expertise in HR, finance, IT infrastructure, and administrative support will find this an ideal opportunity to demonstrate their capacity and compliance. The procurement process encourages dialogue, clarification, or negotiation to refine proposals, offering avenues for SMEs and large enterprises alike to tailor their bids for the most advantageous evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3087 Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework. The scope includes the supply and management of temporary workers across a range of business and IT functions. Suppliers will be expected to support compliant delivery, fulfilment, and workforce governance in line with Yorkshire Water's internal processes. The framework will enable greater visibility, control, and flexibility to meet evolving resource needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1. Primary MSP

This lot 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078174-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maite.keuller@yorkshirewater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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