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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-h6vhtk-041065

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## Summary

The latest public procurement process involves the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) in partnership with London Councils, focusing on a framework for international recruitment of social work roles and associated services. The process is in the award stage, with key entities like Axis Recruitment Limited and Reed Specialist Recruitment among the awarded suppliers. The procurement targets the recruitment services sector (CPV code 79600000) across the UK. The framework commences from 24th June 2025 and has options to extend until 23rd June 2029. Main procurement methods applied include an open procedure, with a framework agreement in place.

This framework presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their reach to UK local authorities, facilitating their recruitment of international professionals for social work roles. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality recruitment services, and those that can demonstrate social value and sustainability, will be well-positioned to compete for potential future opportunities within this framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises can leverage this framework to collaborate with public sector organisations, enhance their offerings, and gain valuable exposure in the UK market.

## 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 (PSBO). For further details in respect of London Councils, please see link on page 4 of the Invitation to Tender. All references to 'London Councils' within this Invitation to Tender and all appendices are referring to this organisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a new Framework being developed by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) in partnership with London Councils (London Councils), supported by the London Innovation & Improvement Alliance (LIIA: LIIA - London Innovation and Improvement Alliance) on behalf of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ALDCS). This Framework is being developed for the use of Local Authorities nationally, to support the international recruitment to social work roles and associated services. Please refer to section 1, paragraph 2.1 of the Invitation to Tender for further detail as to the definition of Local Authority and permissible users.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2027, with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by 24th March 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspect of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039050-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Additional buyers | LONDON COUNCILS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## 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 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039050-2025
- 7 Nov 2024 at 16:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036158-2024
- 14 Oct 2024 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032919-2024
- 31 Oct 2023 at 10:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032086-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
- https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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