The provision of Recruitment Services

Wales And West UtilitiescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2cProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£40.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Jun 2026

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Description

The intent is to award a multi-supplier Open Framework agreement for eight (8) years. The Open Framework will be opened every two (2) years, and the initial framework period shall have the option to extend for 12 months. The awarded contracts (frameworks) shall be aligned with the reopeners, which is for an initial two years with the option to extend by a further twelve months. There will be a different set of WWU Terms & Conditions for each of the three Open Framework Lots. •     Lot 1 - Recruitment Services for the Provision of Permanent and Fixed Term Staff- with departmental based Sub-Lots. •     Lot 2 - Recruitment Services for the Provision of Contingency Workers: Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) clerical & administrative staff. •     Lot 3 - Recruitment Services for the Provision of Contingency Workers: Contractor(s) - with departmental based Sub-Lots.

Scope

Reference
WWU124
Total value
£40,000,000 excluding VAT
£48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2035
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79000000
Contract locations
South West England, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)