Scope
Reference
CM3087 Contingent Labour
Description
Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework. The scope includes the supply and management of temporary workers across a range of business and IT functions.
Suppliers will be expected to support compliant delivery, fulfilment, and workforce governance in line with Yorkshire Water's internal processes. The framework will enable greater visibility, control, and flexibility to meet evolving resource needs.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1. Primary MSP
Description
This lot covers the provision and management of temporary workers across IT and business functions through a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing, screening, onboarding, and managing contingent workers in line with Yorkshire Water's internal policies and regulatory obligations.
Services may include roles in development, infrastructure, data, security, transformation, HR, finance, and administrative support. Suppliers must provide transparent rate structures, ensure compliance with IR35 and other employment regulations, and integrate with internal workforce planning processes.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 2. General Business Temps
Cancelled - no contracts will be awarded related to this lot
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
28 February 2031
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This procurement will explore alternative framework models for the management of contingent labour services, covering both IT and Business functions. The intention is to assess whether a single-supplier arrangement or a multi-supplier model (with a primary supplier supported by niche providers) would deliver the most effective balance of capability, coverage, governance, and value for money. The final framework structure will be confirmed following the evaluation of bids and consideration of which model best meets Yorkshire Water's operational needs.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
8 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via Yorkshire Water's SAP Ariba platform, accessible at the following link: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=kOdjZo_J_IqcUj3B&realm=YorkshireWater&awrdt=1#b0.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 February 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1. Primary MSP
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Scoring | Suppliers will be evaluated based on their responses to the Capability Questionnaire provided as part of the tender documentation. All responses will be assessed in accordance with the scoring and... |
Quality | 70% |
| Commercial Scoring | Suppliers will be assessed on the basis of the most economically advantageous unit price in comparison to all other bids received. The supplier submitting the lowest unit price will be awarded a score... |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Suppliers will be invited to submit participation responses, with shortlisting and tender evaluation carried out within the same procedure. Evaluation will consider pricing transparency, fulfilment capability, compliance with employment regulations, and value-for-money.
Dialogue, clarification, or negotiation may be used to refine proposals prior to award. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender.
Contracting authority
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366682
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGT-3622-WXBQ
Western House
Bradford
BD6 2SZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Private utility