1329 HR Support Services Framework

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the finance and banking, audit and accounting and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the finance and banking sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066463-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation has issued 110 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 68 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000,000 - £500,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066463-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.