Framework for Permanent, Interim and Recruitment Marketing Solutions
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£150.0m
Suppliers
46
Lots
3
Published
27 Feb 2026
Description
London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) established a partnership to conduct a joint procurement exercise with the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) in relation to this procurement process and contracts being awarded as a result of this procurement. The framework for Permanent, Interim and Recruitment Marketing Solutions will be divided into 3 lots: The framework will cover three lots: Lot 1 Interim Recruitment Lot 2 Permanent Recruitment Lot 3 HR Marketing, Advertising and Public Notices The Framework Agreement will cover the period from March 2026 to March 2028, with option to extend for one further period of 24 months (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). The Framework Agreement will be open to all public sector and other public bodies, such as Local Authorities, Education Establishments, Police Forces, Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Bodies, registered Charities within the UK and central government departments and their agencies that wish to use it. Any Customer described below may utilise the resulting Framework Agreement from the commencement date.
Scope
- Reference
- DN785072
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 09 Nov 2025 to 10 Nov 2027Possible extension to 10 Nov 2029
one 24 month extension at the authority's discretion
- CPV classifications
- 79600000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£50.0m
Award date
24 Feb 2026
Contract start
16 Mar 2026
Contract end
15 Mar 2028
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interim Recruitment | £50.0m | complete |
| 2 | Permanent recruitment | £50.0m | complete |
| 3 | HR marketing, advertising and public notices | £50.0m | complete |