Planning

YPO - HR Support Services Framework

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage for a national framework titled "YPO - HR Support Services Framework," aimed at expanding its HR and Professional Services offerings. The procurement is focused on areas such as HR Advice, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance, and Recruitment Services. Based in Wakefield, the YPO is engaging in preliminary market consultations to assess suppliers' capabilities and market trends, with the intention of advancing to a formal procurement phase. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 6th February 2026. The process anticipates advertising a tender in spring 2026, with a contract commencement date of 10th August 2026. The framework will cover multiple service lots and adhere to the Procurement Act 2023, allowing public sector entities to make compliant purchases via this structure.

This new framework opens significant opportunities for businesses in the HR and professional services sectors, particularly those specialising in payroll, recruitment, compliance, and administrative services. With the potential contract value highlighted as substantial, SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, offering a promising route for business growth through public sector engagement. The YPO’s diverse framework structure will enable businesses of varying sizes and specialties to find suitable opportunities as it caters to broad service demands across the public sector. Those interested in innovative and efficient service delivery models are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term procurement initiative.

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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


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

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