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title: "YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services"
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# YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37016f83-7a1b-45eb-817e-98287ab91c83

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## Summary

The procurement initiative led by YPO, titled "YPO 001166 - Framework for International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services," has reached the award stage. This agreement, intended for the recruitment services sector, notably encompasses placement services. It supports local authorities across the United Kingdom and includes delivery to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total value of £30,000,000. The contract period extends from 27 January 2025 to 26 January 2029. The most recent award information was published on 10 July 2025, following an award made on 12 June 2025. The framework aligns with the needs of all local authorities in collaboration with London Councils.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and placement services, particularly those with an international reach capable of providing staff to various regions. Suitable for both SMEs and third-sector organisations, this opportunity allows these entities to collaborate and expand services across a wide geographical scope, thus driving business growth. With YPO at the helm, supported by various suppliers like Axis Recruitment Ltd and Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, organisations that can deliver efficient and high-quality recruitment solutions will find this framework advantageous for scaling operations and enhancing their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of the International Recruitment of Social Work Roles and Associated Services. The Framework is designed to allow YPO to meet the needs of all Local Authorities in the United Kingdom by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place the order with the Provider and the Provider delivers direct to the end customer. YPO is the lead Public Sector Buying Organisation (PSBO) for this Framework Agreement in collaboration with London Councils, as a group of Public Sector Buying Organisations (PSBOs; see details below). For further details in respect of London Councils, please follow this link: London Councils. All references to 'London Councils' within this Invitation to Tender and all appendices are referring to this organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650d8dd-8c1b-482e-bf45-c75df1cf4258 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT; FRONTIER CONSULTING; LIQUID PERSONNEL; MORGAN HUNT; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SUPPLY CARE SOLUTIONS - DANLUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650d8dd-8c1b-482e-bf45-c75df1cf4258
- 7 Nov 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bef12f-f80a-4b2a-bde7-c1024ef0aca1
- 14 Oct 2024 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304d9f46-7d4f-4aa5-837b-814c7c98d956

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650d8dd-8c1b-482e-bf45-c75df1cf4258
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bef12f-f80a-4b2a-bde7-c1024ef0aca1
  7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304d9f46-7d4f-4aa5-837b-814c7c98d956
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  Additional Text
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users
  Permissible Users

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/

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