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1329 HR Support Services Framework

YPO

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2026 at 09:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
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21 Jul 2026 at 12:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 08:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 16:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is procuring a national public sector framework for human resources and related professional services, delivered across the United Kingdom. The scope covers outsourced payroll, including services for education; HR advice and administration, including education-specific provision; basic, enhanced, bespoke and specialist vetting and compliance; combined payroll, HR and vetting services; and below-threshold temporary and permanent recruitment. Education services are intended for schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and other educational establishments. The framework will give public sector organisations a compliant route to appoint suppliers for fully managed or partially managed services. Suppliers may therefore specialise in one service area or provide a broader combination of HR services, payroll, vetting, compliance or recruitment. The buying organisation is Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation.

The procurement has reached tender: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation invited suppliers to submit offers through an open procedure, using the Atamis e-tendering portal. Clarification enquiries were due by 27 July 2026 at 2pm, and tender submissions by 14 August 2026 at 2pm. The framework is scheduled to run from 17 November 2026 to 16 November 2028, with two possible 12-month renewals extending the maximum period to 16 November 2030. Its estimated value is £500 million excluding VAT, or £600 million including VAT. It is divided into eight service areas, including education-specific and combined-service options; individual estimated values range from £25 million to £100 million excluding VAT. Offers are evaluated on cost at 35%, quality at 45%, and social value or sustainability at 20%. A 1% rebate on awarded value is payable to YPO across all service areas.

This opportunity suits established HR, payroll, recruitment, vetting, compliance and professional-services providers able to support public sector customers nationally. Relevant suppliers include managed payroll bureaux, HR advisory and administration specialists, education-sector HR providers, organisations delivering basic through specialist vetting, and agencies recruiting temporary or permanent workers below the applicable threshold. Broader providers may compete for combined services where they can integrate payroll, HR advice and administration, and vetting and compliance. The framework is also suitable for smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises for the outsourced payroll service area. Successful suppliers will need to demonstrate service quality alongside competitive pricing and credible social value or sustainability commitments. Capacity to serve multiple public sector organisations, meet varying customer requirements and participate in awards with or without further competition will be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1329 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 lots, reflective of the areas mentioned above and then a lot covering multiple services described. * Lot 1a - Outsourced Payroll Services * Lot 1b - Outsourced Payroll Services for Education * Lot 2a - HR Advice and Administration Services * Lot 2b - HR Advice and Administration Services for Education * Lot 3 - Vetting and Compliance Services * Lot 4a - Combined HR Services (covering Lots 1-3) * Lot 4b - Combined HR Services for Education (covering Lots 1-3) * Lot 5a - Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment * Lot 5b - Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment

Lot Information

Outsourced Payroll Services

Lot 1(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to a fully managed or partially managed service solution for their outsourced payroll requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Outsourced Payroll Services for Education

Lot 1(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to a managed or partial service solution for their outsourced payroll requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

HR Advice and Administration Services

Lot 2(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to HR Advice and Administration Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

HR Advice and Administration Services for Education

Lot 2(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to HR Advice and Administration Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Vetting and Compliance Services

Lot 3 of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to Vetting and Compliance services from Basic/Enhanced Vetting to Bespoke/Specialist Vetting. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Combined HR Services

Lot 4(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the wider public sector seeking access to a combination of Outsourced Payroll Services, HR Advice and Administration Services and Vetting and Compliance Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Combined HR Services for Education

Lot 4(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to a combination of Outsourced Payroll Services, HR Advice and Administration Services and Vetting and Compliance Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment

Lot 5(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations for the recruitment of temporary workers for below threshold requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment

Lot 5b of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations for the recruitment of permanent workers for below threshold requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.

Options: The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

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/073996-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

75100000 - Administration services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2026 - 16 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-08

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
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

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