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1329 HR Support Services Framework

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 08:12.

Opportunity overview

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 lots, reflective of the areas mentioned above and then a lot covering multiple services described. • Lot 1a – Outsourced Payroll Services • Lot 1b - Outsourced Payroll Services for Education • Lot 2a – HR Advice and Administration Services • Lot 2b – HR Advice and Administration Services for Education • Lot 3 – Vetting and Compliance Services • Lot 4a – Combined HR Services (covering Lots 1-3) • Lot 4b – Combined HR Services for Education (covering Lots 1-3) • Lot 5a – Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment • Lot 5b – Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment

Classification

  • CPV48450000 — Time accounting or human resources software package
  • CPV75100000 — Administration services
  • CPV75121000 — Administrative educational services
  • CPV79211110 — Payroll management services
  • CPV79414000 — Human resources management consultancy services
  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services
  • CPV79996000 — Business organisation services

Lots

  • Outsourced Payroll Services£100m
  • Outsourced Payroll Services for Education£50m
  • HR Advice and Administration Services£50m
  • HR Advice and Administration Services for Education£50m
  • Vetting and Compliance Services£50m
  • Combined HR Services£100m
  • Combined HR Services for Education£50m
  • Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment£25m
  • Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment£25m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
001329
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
There will be a 1% rebate paid to YPO by the supplier across all lots.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.01
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Description
A Contracting Authority may award through the Framework by either an Award Without Competition or through a competitive selection process. Award Without Competition A Contracting Authority can make an Award Without Competition where it identifies the Supplier offering the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) against its specific requirements. The Contracting Authority shall undertake its own due diligence and assess Suppliers using the Framework pricing schedule, taking into account factors such as: • Cost per service and required volumes; • Additional charges; • Volume discounts; • Optional services required; and • The Supplier's ability to deliver all required services. The MAT can be determined using the Framework Weighted Value for Money Index, incorporating Framework non-cost scores and Contracting Authority-specific pricing. Please see the Procurement documents for more information. Competitive Selection Process For a Competitive Selection Process, all Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot or Sub-Lot shall be invited to submit sealed bids via the Contracting Authority's chosen e-tendering system. Contracting Authorities are able to set their own conditions of participation and mandatory requirements to meet their own organisational requirements. Contracting Authorities can evaluate bids against Cost, Quality and Social Value/Sustainability criteria, provided the total weighting equals 100%. YPO recommends weightings of 10%-80% for Cost, 10%-80% for Quality and 10%-30% for Social Value/Sustainability. Customers can amend weightings to suit their own needs at their own risk within the range permitted. Criteria may either be re-opened and evaluated at call-off stage or scores from Framework establishment may be utilised. Where Contracting Authorities wish to vary award criteria weightings, YPO recommends that at least two criterions are re-opened. Please see the procurement documents for more information. The Contracting Authority shall define its requirements and evaluation methodology within the call-off documentation. Requirements may include delivery arrangements, timescales, budgets, invoicing and payment profiles, optional services, refreshed pricing and Social Value commitments.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
14 Aug 2026, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
27 Jul 2026, 14:00

Expected award period

Ends
4 Nov 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
8 Jul 2030, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Please refer to the Tender Documents for information.

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Extending the tender submission deadline due to suppliers experiencing issues with the portal.
Id
073996-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Outsourced Payroll Services
Description
Lot 1(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to a fully managed or partially managed service solution for their outsourced payroll requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
1a

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 2
Id
1b
Title
Outsourced Payroll Services for Education
Description
Lot 1(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to a managed or partial service solution for their outsourced payroll requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
60,000,000
Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 3
Id
2a
Title
HR Advice and Administration Services
Description
Lot 2(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to HR Advice and Administration Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
60,000,000
Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 4
Id
2b
Title
HR Advice and Administration Services for Education
Description
Lot 2(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to HR Advice and Administration Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
60,000,000
Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 5
Id
3
Title
Vetting and Compliance Services
Description
Lot 3 of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations seeking access to Vetting and Compliance services from Basic/Enhanced Vetting to Bespoke/Specialist Vetting. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
60,000,000
Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 6
Id
4a
Title
Combined HR Services
Description
Lot 4(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the wider public sector  seeking access to a combination of Outsourced Payroll Services, HR Advice and Administration Services and Vetting and Compliance Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
120,000,000
Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 7
Id
4b
Title
Combined HR Services for Education
Description
Lot 4(b) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for the education sector, which includes schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and any other educational establishments within the UK, seeking access to a combination of Outsourced Payroll Services, HR Advice and Administration Services and Vetting and Compliance Services. Delivery shall be available on a national basis. 
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
60,000,000
Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 8
Id
5a
Title
Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment
Description
Lot 5(a) of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations for the recruitment of temporary workers for below threshold requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
30,000,000
Amount
25,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.
Entry 9
Id
5b
Title
Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment
Description
Lot 5b of this Framework shall provide a compliant route to market for all public sector organisations for the recruitment of permanent workers for below threshold requirements. Delivery shall be available on a national basis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
30,000,000
Amount
25,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value/Sustainability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
17 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months

Options

Description
The framework is being procured as a Closed Framework with term of 2+1+1.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79211110
Description
Payroll management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
1b
Related Lot
1b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79211110
Description
Payroll management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
2a
Related Lot
2a

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
75100000
Description
Administration services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79414000
Description
Human resources management consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
2b
Related Lot
2b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
75121000
Description
Administrative educational services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79414000
Description
Human resources management consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
4a
Related Lot
4a

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79996000
Description
Business organisation services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
48450000
Description
Time accounting or human resources software package
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79211110
Description
Payroll management services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
75100000
Description
Administration services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79414000
Description
Human resources management consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
4b
Related Lot
4b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79996000
Description
Business organisation services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
75100000
Description
Administration services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
48450000
Description
Time accounting or human resources software package
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79211110
Description
Payroll management services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79414000
Description
Human resources management consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
5a
Related Lot
5a

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 9
Id
5b
Related Lot
5b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
073996-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 Aug 2026, 09:57
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Id
GB-PPON-PMRV-4748-MNJV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMRV-4748-MNJV

Address

Street Address
41 Industrial Park
Locality
Wakefield
Postal Code
WF2 0XE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE45

Contact

Name
Sabine Stolwijk

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wakefield · UKE45 · WF2 0XE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

6 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

6 VERSIONS
  1. 003226-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 003232-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 066463-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 068490-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 068659-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  6. 073996-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·