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title: "Recruitment Agent for Capital Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Recruitment Agent for Capital Programme

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bed0da-17e3-40a7-98ff-cb263dfbcdd8

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Westmorland and Furness Council was for the recruitment agent services specifically for capital programmes. This award stage contract is valued at £2 million, under the recruitment services category, identified by CPV code 79600000. The procurement was executed by calling off a framework agreement via the YPO Framework 1140, with the contract period scheduled from 29th September 2025 to 23rd March 2028. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated on 1st April 2025, with the award notice published on 26th March 2026. This selective procurement method targeted suppliers classified as suitable for small and medium enterprises.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in providing specialist recruitment for capital programmes. Well-suited to organisations with expertise in handling specialised recruitment needs, the contract offers an extensive engagement period for business growth. It invites experienced firms capable of navigating framework agreements and delivering consistent recruitment solutions within the North West of England, thus appealing to recruitment agencies that can leverage existing frameworks to bid competitively. The awarded contract was successfully secured by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, indicating robust opportunities for large-scale firms as well.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council have procured a call off contract via YPO Framework 1140 for Capital Programmes specialised recruitment needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef4180-d874-44c7-9a9c-acab3ab1f6a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 23 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef4180-d874-44c7-9a9c-acab3ab1f6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef4180-d874-44c7-9a9c-acab3ab1f6a4
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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