Planning

HR Recruitment Services Framework (Soft Market Testing)

WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 17:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wandle Housing Association Limited, in collaboration with Habinteg Housing Association Limited, is currently in the planning stage. This tender, titled "HR Recruitment Services Framework (Soft Market Testing)", aims to establish a framework for temporary and permanent recruitment services within various sectors such as Property Services, Resident Services, Finance & Procurement, IT, Development, HR, Marketing/Communications, Admin, and Repairs. The industry category falls under "Recruitment Services" (CPV code 79600000), with geographic coverage expected primarily in London and the South East, but with potential national reach. The soft market testing phase is open until 17th November 2025, providing an opportunity for suppliers to contribute feedback and insights to help shape the final tender documents, with the framework set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector to engage with large public housing associations. Companies with capabilities for both national and regional service delivery, especially in the specified sectors, are well-positioned to benefit. The primary focus is on establishing a collaborative framework that will cater to diverse staffing needs across multiple service areas, providing substantial growth potential for businesses that can offer comprehensive and flexible recruitment solutions. Engaging in this planning stage could be advantageous for firms looking to align their offerings with future demand within public housing services, thereby securing a foothold within this expansive market scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Recruitment Services Framework (Soft Market Testing)

Notice Description

This is a Notice for soft market testing, please see further information in the "Engagement process description". Wandle Housing Association and Habinteg Housing Association (as members of Shared Services for Housing - SSfH) are intending to run a procurement exercise to set up an open framework for temporary and permanent recruitment services. Upon commencement of the framework, Wandle Housing Association and Habinteg Housing Association will be calling off the framework but the framework will be set up to enable other / future SSfH members to make call-offs. The vacancy types / roles will be varied and are expected to include: - Property Services - Resident Services - Finance & Procurement - IT - Development - HR - Marketing / Comms - Admin - Repairs Most requirements will be in the London / South East area but there may be requirements nationally. The framework will provide national coverage.

Planning Information

On behalf of Wandle Housing Association, Habinteg Housing Association and other / future SSfH members, SSfH (on behalf of the contracting authorities) intends to undertake a tender process late 2025/early 2026 to create a framework for HR Recruitment Services. This soft market testing process is to help SSfH determine the scope of requirements and inform its approach. SSfH is inviting suppliers to respond to the following questions relating to this requirement: 1a)Is your organisation able to provide national coverage for all requirements? 1b) If not national and / or all requirements please provide information on what areas you can cover and in what industries / fields? 2) Is your organisation able to provide coverage only in London? 3) If you have suggestions for lots whether geographically or by industry type, or something else please provide them Suppliers are welcome to provide additional comments about this requirement that would encourage them to submit a bid. Responses should be submitted by email to tinarippingale@ssfh.org.uk by 12 noon on 17 November 2025. Please state in the email subject line "HR Recruitment Services Soft Market Testing." The responses will be treated in confidence and are for information only. They are to help SSfH inform its tender approach and to develop the tender documents for the contracting authorities. Responses, and lack of responses, will not affect bids received and the evaluation of them when the procurement for this goes live. This notice is not an invitation to tender and does not commit SSfH or the contracting authorities to a procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069563-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HABINTEG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@habinteg.org.uk, procurement@wandle.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Morley North
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South West and Morley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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