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Official procurement procedure
3S_26 Strategic HR and Recruitment Services
No classification published
Location not published
Published value
£350,000,000
Submission deadline 28 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
Lots published8
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "3S_26 Strategic HR and Recruitment Services". Published status: complete. Published value: £350,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 28 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £350,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
Market Analytics
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Published history for Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
19.4Bids / Report
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Coverage: 179 active published awards; 63 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published16 Jul 2026, 17:16 BST | Last source update16 Jul 2026, 17:16 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationNot published | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0505ab | ||
What is being bought
ESPO framework that offers a range of strategic HR services relevant in the public sector, including; executive and managerial interim recruitment, executive and managerial permanent recruitment, multi role temporary recruitment, multi role permanent recruitment, assessment & testing services, outplacement & career transition services, professional coaching, HR business process outsourcing and 'Recruit - Train - Deploy models'.
The Framework is divided into 8 lots (with lots 1, 2, 7 and 8 also being sub-divided into further sub-lots):
Lot 1. Executive and Managerial Interim Recruitment
• 1a. Admin, HR & Business Support
• 1b. Blue Light & Emergency Services
• 1c. Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal)
• 1d. Education
• 1e. Health & Social Care
• 1f. IT, Digital, Media & Marketing
Lot 2. Executive and Managerial Permanent Recruitment
• 2a. Admin, HR & Business Support
• 2b. Blue Light & Emergency Services
• 2c. Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal)
• 2d. Education
• 2e. Health & Social Care
• 2f. IT, Digital, Media & Marketing
Lot 3. Temporary Recruitment (sub £45k)
Lot 4. Permanent Recruitment (sub £45k)
Lot 5. Assessment and Testing Services
Lot 6. Outplacement and Career Transition Services
Lot 7. HR Business Process Outsourcing
• 7a. Recruitment Process Outsourcing
• 7b. Applicant Management
• 7c. Onboarding
• 7d. HR Administration
• 7e. Payroll Management
• 7f. Employment screening and background checks
• 7g. HR Consultancy
• 7h. Statement of Works
Lot 8. Future workforce
• 8a. Workforce Planning and Demand Management
• 8b. Recruit - Train - Deploy (RTD)
• 8c. Professional and Career Coaching Services
• 8d. Professional and Career Skills development
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/strategic-hr-and-recruitment-services-3s-26.html
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
16 Jul 2026, 17:16 BST - Official notice release published
11 Jun 2026, 07:07 BST - tender value changed
10 Jun 2026, 04:53 BST - Status changed to complete
10 Jun 2026, 04:53 BST - Official notice release published
10 Jun 2026, 04:53 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
10 Jun 2026, 04:53 BST - Official notice release published
18 Nov 2025, 11:13 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 28 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
18 Nov 2025, 11:13 GMT - Official notice release published
14 Oct 2025, 14:56 BST - tender value changed
13 Oct 2025, 15:05 BST - Status changed to active
13 Oct 2025, 15:05 BST - Official notice release published
13 Oct 2025, 15:05 BST - Submission deadline changed to 24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
13 Oct 2025, 15:05 BST - Official notice release published
23 May 2025, 13:55 BST - tender value changed
22 Apr 2025, 14:08 BST - Status changed to planning
22 Apr 2025, 14:08 BST - Official notice release published
22 Apr 2025, 14:08 BST - Buyer information updated
22 Apr 2025, 14:08 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #5Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #6Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #7Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #8Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
16 Jul 2026, 17:16 BST - Submission deadline
28 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT - Award active
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Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667 - Contract active
Signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £291,666,667
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards 1ST EXECUTIVE LIMITED (04642279), 4M RECRUITMENT LIMITED (13923982), ACCEPT RECRUITMENT LTD (09426027), ACCESS COMPUTER CONSULTING PLC (03239279), ADOR RESOURCING LTD (11479211), AESN LIMITED, ALPINE RESOURCING LIMITED, AMTIS PROFESSIONAL LTD (13940563), ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, ARGUILE SEARCH LIMITED, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), Adecco UK Limited, Allen Lane Limited, Ambient People Limited, Anderson Quigley Limited Not published · Not published · active 4M RECRUITMENT LIMITED (13923982), ACCEPT RECRUITMENT LTD (09426027), ACCESS COMPUTER CONSULTING PLC (03239279), ADOR RESOURCING LTD (11479211), AESN LIMITED, AMTIS PROFESSIONAL LTD (13940563), ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, ARGUILE SEARCH LIMITED, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), Adecco UK Limited, Allen Lane Limited, Ambient People Limited, Anderson Quigley Limited, Aspen People Limited, Attenti Consulting Services Limited Not published · Not published · active ACCEPT RECRUITMENT LTD (09426027), ADOR RESOURCING LTD (11479211), AESN LIMITED, ALPINE RESOURCING LIMITED, AMJ RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD (13484664), AMTIS PROFESSIONAL LTD (13940563), ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), Adecco UK Limited, BECS UK LIMITED (06176819) - t/a Austin Dean Recruitment, BLUE ARROW LTD (00641659), BLUSOURCE FINANCE LIMITED (06818804), BURMAN RECRUITMENT LIMITED (11517281), BUTLER ROSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED (08968041), CAMHS PROFESSIONALS LIMITED (10318717) Not published · Not published · active 4M RECRUITMENT LIMITED (13923982), ACCEPT RECRUITMENT LTD (09426027), ADOR RESOURCING LTD (11479211), AESN LIMITED, AMJ RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD (13484664), AMTIS PROFESSIONAL LTD (13940563), ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), Adecco UK Limited, Aspen People Limited, BECS UK LIMITED (06176819) - t/a Austin Dean Recruitment, BLUE ARROW LTD (00641659), BLUSOURCE FINANCE LIMITED (06818804), BROSTER BUCHANAN LTD (09500200), BURMAN RECRUITMENT LIMITED (11517281) Not published · Not published · active AIK MANAGEMENT LTD (14830551), ALPINE RESOURCING LIMITED, AMBERJACK GLOBAL LIMITED, ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, Adecco UK Limited, Anderson Quigley Limited, BECS UK LIMITED (06176819) - t/a Austin Dean Recruitment, BLUE ARROW LTD (00641659), CONEXIA LIMITED (03949686), County HR Solutions Limited, GatenbySanderson Limited, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, JBAF LIMITED (14013108), Linea Partners Ltd, M THREE CORPORATE CONSULTING LIMITED (07441388) Not published · Not published · active ADOR RESOURCING LTD (11479211), AIK MANAGEMENT LTD (14830551), ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), BECS UK LIMITED (06176819) - t/a Austin Dean Recruitment, BLUE ARROW LTD (00641659), GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD (01949160), GatenbySanderson Limited, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, JBAF LIMITED (14013108), LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA LIMITED (01776110) - t/a LHH (Penna), Morson Human Resources Limited (t/a Morson Edge), OMNI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (03278470), RESOURCE SOLUTIONS WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, RIGHT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (01479160) Not published · Not published · active 1ST EXECUTIVE LIMITED (04642279), ADVISERPLUS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED, AIK MANAGEMENT LTD (14830551), ALPINE RESOURCING LIMITED, AMBERJACK GLOBAL LIMITED, ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED (04827750), Adecco UK Limited, Attenti Consulting Services Limited, BAE SYSTEMS STRATEGIC AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED (13206216), BECS UK LIMITED (06176819) - t/a Austin Dean Recruitment, BLUE ARROW LTD (00641659), CAMPBELL TICKELL LIMITED (04713939), CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, CARE4HEALTH LIMITED (03230858) Not published · Not published · active AIK MANAGEMENT LTD (14830551), ALPINE RESOURCING LIMITED, ANDERSON REED LIMITED (15654365) - t/a Breakthrough Nexus, Adecco UK Limited, CAMPBELL TICKELL LIMITED (04713939), CLARITY OUTSOURCING GROUP LIMITED (03369051) - Previously HIREGENICS LIMITED, COMENSURA LIMITED (04085767), Conflict Management Plus Ltd t/a CMP Resolutions, County HR Solutions Limited, DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED, EPIC HR LTD (11164774), EVISA SOLUTIONS LTD, Experis Limited, GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD (01949160), GatenbySanderson Limited Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1. Executive and Managerial Interim Recruitment £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 2. Executive and Managerial Permanent Recruitment £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 3. Temporary Recruitment (£45k) £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 4. Permanent Recruitment (£45k) £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 5. Assessment and Testing Services £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 6. Outplacement and Career Transition Services £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 7. HR Business Process Outsourcing £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 8. Future Workforce £291,666,667 · signed 23 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 7 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST — 6 Jul 2028, 23:59 BST |
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