Planning

Capital Delivery Resourcing

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 09:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Capital Delivery Resourcing." This initiative is targeted towards enhancing the company's capital investment programme concerning construction, civil engineering, and water infrastructure assets. The procurement process seeks to establish a framework agreement for providing professional resources across various functions, primarily in the United Kingdom. With planning milestones already scheduled, suppliers are invited to engage in preliminary market engagement by 26th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with the associated industry codes being business management consultancy and recruitment services, reflecting its alignment with Yorkshire Water's private utility operations. The framework is valued at £50 million, and the official contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026, running through until 30th September 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in professional resource provisioning, particularly those specialising in project management, commercial management, and project controls. It could be especially beneficial for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can provide scalable, flexible resources with expertise in construction, civil engineering, or utilities infrastructure. The tender's framework agreement allows for responsive supply of skilled professionals on an as-needed basis. Consequently, businesses with a strong track record in delivering scalable and adaptable project solutions, coupled with experience in regulated environments, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for substantial organisational growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Delivery Resourcing

Notice Description

1. Background and Context YWS is delivering a significantly expanded capital investment programme across construction, civil engineering, and water infrastructure assets. The scale, complexity, and phasing of this programme has created ongoing and fluctuating demand for specialist project delivery, commercial, and project controls capability. Current labour market conditions have resulted in: * Shortages of suitably experienced permanent resources * Increased reliance on contingent and specialist expertise * The need for rapid mobilisation and flexible deployment of skilled professionals To address these challenges, YWS seeks to establish a systematic, scalable framework for the provision of professional contract resources to support capital programme delivery. 2. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a panel of suitably qualified suppliers capable of providing high-quality, flexible professional resources on an ongoing and call-off basis. The objectives of the framework are to: * Ensure continuity of delivery across the capital programme * Address short-term and long-term resource gaps * Enable rapid response to changing project demands * Maintain cost control, consistency, and quality * Provide a future-proof mechanism that can adapt to evolving programme requirements 3. Scope of Services 3.1 Overview Suppliers shall provide suitably qualified and experienced professionals to undertake roles across project management, commercial management, quantity surveying, and project controls / PMO functions. Resources may be required to support: * Individual capital projects * Multi-project portfolios * Programme and framework delivery * Business-as-usual capital delivery support Engagements may range from short-term tactical support to longer-term programme assignments. 4. Role Categories The framework shall include, but not be limited to, the following role categories: 4.1 Project Management * Project Manager * Senior Project Manager Typical responsibilities include: * End-to-end project delivery across the project lifecycle * Management of cost, schedule, quality, and risk * Stakeholder and supply chain management * Governance, reporting, and assurance * Compliance with internal and regulatory requirements 4.2 Commercial & Quantity Surveying * Quantity Surveyor * Senior Quantity Surveyor * Commercial Manager * Senior Commercial Manager Typical responsibilities include: * Cost planning, forecasting, and financial control * Contract administration (e.g. NEC forms) * Change control and compensation events * Commercial risk management * Supply chain commercial performance and negotiation * Claims mitigation and dispute avoidance 4.3 PMO, Planning & Project Controls * PMO Manager * Planning Manager / Scheduler / Project Controls Manager Typical responsibilities include: * Programme planning and scheduling (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) * Integrated programme controls * Progress reporting and performance analysis * Risk, issue, and dependency management * Portfolio-level governance and assurance support 5. Delivery Model 5.1 Call-Off Mechanism The framework will operate on a call-off basis, allowing YWS to: * Define role requirements, duration, and location at call-off stage * Select suppliers via direct award or mini-competition * Mobilise resources rapidly in response to programme needs 5.2 Flexibility The framework must support: * Variable assignment lengths * Scalable resource deployment * Blended teams across multiple suppliers * Adjustment of role mix as the capital programme evolves 6. Capability and Competence Requirements Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to provide resources with: * Proven experience in construction, civil engineering, or water / utilities * Knowledge of regulated infrastructure environments * Familiarity with NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models * Experience delivering on large or complex capital programmes * Strong stakeholder and governance capability Key personnel should typically demonstrate: * Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, APM, PMI) * Appropriate security clearance where required * Right to work in the UK * Strong health, safety, and environmental awareness 7. Resource Management & Continuity Suppliers shall: * Maintain a live talent pool aligned to framework roles * Provide succession planning for long-term assignments * Ensure knowledge transfer where resources change * Minimise disruption to live projects during resource transitions 8. Performance Management YWS will monitor supplier performance against: * Quality of resource provision * Timeliness of mobilisation * Delivery outcomes and stakeholder feedback * Compliance with governance and reporting requirements * Commercial performance and value for money Poor performance may result in reduced call-offs or removal from the framework. 9. Commercial & Pricing Structure * Suppliers shall submit role-based day rates by role category and seniority * Rates shall be transparent and fixed for defined periods * YWS reserves the right to benchmark rates during the framework term * Rate cards must allow for: o Inside / Outside IR35 considerations o Location and assignment-based variations 10. Continuous Improvement & Adaptability The framework shall support: * Periodic review of role categories and skill requirements * Addition or refinement of roles as programme needs evolve * Continuous improvement initiatives * Market testing to ensure competitiveness over time

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email  with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051738-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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