Notice Information
Notice Title
YPO - HR Support Services Framework
Notice Description
YPO are bringing to market a new national framework for the HR & Professional Services category that will cover areas we do not currently offer services in. We identified four key areas that we wish to incorporate into this framework including, HR Advice and Administration Services, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance and Below Threshold Recruitment Requirements. YPO are the sole public sector buying organisation for this procurement, we manage an array of frameworks for a variety of services and products. Public sector organisations utilise our frameworks as a compliant route to market to award contracts which meet their requirements. This framework will divided into five lots, reflective of the areas mentioned above and then a lot covering multiple services described. The current proposed structure is as follows (please note this is an indicative structure and dependant on the responses from this market engagement could be subject to change to ensure market needs are met): * Lot 1a - Managed Payroll Services * Lot 1b - Managed Payroll Services for Education * Lot 2 - HR Advice and Administration Services * Lot 3 - Vetting and Compliance Services * Lot 4 - Overarching HR Support Solutions (covering Lots 1-3) * Lot 5a - Below Threshold Recruitment Temporary * Lot 5b - Below Threshold Recruitment Permanent
Planning Information
YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement with suppliers in the various markets to understand the key elements of the markets and the support a national framework can provide to the Public Sector, and if there is the requirement for these services. The first step of engagement will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire, whereby YPO are seeking feedback from suppliers regarding the different markets and services we envisage under this solution. We seek to understand the challenges within these markets, relevant pricing models, market trends, social value considerations and more. Please register your interest by contacting us at hrsolutions@ypo.co.uk and we will share a copy of the questionnaire for your review and completion by the deadline 6th February 2026 – 5pm. Please ensure the questionnaire request is made accordingly with the subject heading highlighted below and please specify the lot(s) you wish to complete the questionnaire for – ‘PME 1329 - HR Support Services Framework’ Should YPO require additional information from suppliers following the questionnaire responses we will arrange for a follow up session remotely via Microsoft Teams at a convenient time for both parties concerned. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO’s Contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Following the initial PME stage YPO are intending to advertise this opportunity through Find a Tender in spring 2026 with an estimated contract start date of the 10th August 2026. Please note whilst we strive to ensure all timescales are met the advertising date is indicative and can be subject to change without prior notice.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003232-2026
- 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
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
75100000 - Administration services
75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
75121000 - Administrative educational services
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79211110 - Payroll management services
79313000 - Performance review services
79420000 - Management-related services
79600000 - Recruitment services
79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
79994000 - Contract administration services
79996000 - Business organisation services
79996100 - Records management
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £500,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Jan 20265 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 13 Apr 20263 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2028 2-3 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
- YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
- Contact Name
- Sabine Stolwijk
- Contact Email
- hrsolutions@ypo.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003232-2026
14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003226-2026
14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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