Framework for Permanent, Interim and Recruitment Marketing Solutions

London Borough of Waltham ForestcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04fff5Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£150.0m

Awarded 24 Feb 2026

Suppliers

46

37 SME

Lots

3

3 awarded

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 2027
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality60.00%
Priceprice40.00%

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

Awarded to
AU
AL
SME
EB
SME
FL
SME
HC
SME
PL
SME
RB
SME
VG
OT
SME
AU
AL
SME
FL
SME
HC
SME
PL
SME
RB
SME
SI
SME
VG
OT
SME
WG
CH 04838590
SME

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Interim Recruitment£50.0mcomplete
2Permanent recruitment£50.0mcomplete
3HR marketing, advertising and public notices£50.0mcomplete