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# 1329 HR Support Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/1329-hr-support-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation: "1329 HR Support Services Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £500,000,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Aug 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: ypo2.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/yorkshire-purchasing-organisation-GB-PPON-PMRV-4748-MNJV)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £500,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 August 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Administration services, Administrative educational services, Business organisation services, Human resources management consultancy services, Payroll management services (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/1329-hr-support-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/governance/transparency/permissible-users

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/1329-hr-support-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [ypo2.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fypo2.my.site.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/1329-hr-support-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc#participate

## 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

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Outsourced Payroll Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79211110
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000
- **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...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Vetting and Compliance Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £50,000,000
- **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 natio...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 1b: Outsourced Payroll Services for Education
- **Lot id:** `1b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79211110
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £50,000,000
- **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 parti...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2a: HR Advice and Administration Services
- **Lot id:** `2a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75100000, 79414000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £50,000,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2b: HR Advice and Administration Services for Education
- **Lot id:** `2b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75121000, 79414000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £50,000,000
- **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 
A...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4a: Combined HR Services
- **Lot id:** `4a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48450000, 75100000, 79211110, 79414000, 79996000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000
- **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 shal...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4b: Combined HR Services for Education
- **Lot id:** `4b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48450000, 75100000, 79211110, 79414000, 79996000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £50,000,000
- **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 O...
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5a: Below Threshold Temporary Recruitment
- **Lot id:** `5a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £25,000,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5b: Below Threshold Permanent Recruitment
- **Lot id:** `5b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £25,000,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 17/11/2026 to 16/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066463-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-05T08:57:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:07:26.918Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0605fc