CM3087 Contingent Labour

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    "name": "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
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  "date": "2025-11-28T15:09:01Z",
  "id": "078174-2025",
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        "postalCode": "BD6 2SZ",
        "region": "UKE41",
        "streetAddress": "Western House"
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        "email": "Maite.Keuller@Yorkshirewater.co.uk"
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    "description": "Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework. The scope includes the supply and management of temporary workers across a range of business and IT functions.\nSuppliers will be expected to support compliant delivery, fulfilment, and workforce governance in line with Yorkshire Water\u0027s internal processes. The framework will enable greater visibility, control, and flexibility to meet evolving resource needs.",
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest"
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    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-12-01T17:00:00Z",
    "id": "CM3087 Contingent Labour",
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          "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
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        "description": "This lot covers the provision and management of temporary workers across IT and business functions through a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model. The supplier will be responsible for sourcing, screening, onboarding, and managing contingent workers in line with Yorkshire Water\u0027s internal policies and regulatory obligations.\nServices may include roles in development, infrastructure, data, security, transformation, HR, finance, and administrative support. Suppliers must provide transparent rate structures, ensure compliance with IR35 and other employment regulations, and integrate with internal workforce planning processes.",
        "id": "1",
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        "title": "Lot 1. Primary MSP",
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
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      "features": "Suppliers will be invited to submit participation responses, with shortlisting and tender evaluation carried out within the same procedure. Evaluation will consider pricing transparency, fulfilment capability, compliance with employment regulations, and value-for-money.\nDialogue, clarification, or negotiation may be used to refine proposals prior to award. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender."
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via Yorkshire Water\u0027s SAP Ariba platform. https://service.ariba.com/\nIf you wish to participate in this live tender, please express your interest via email in order to be invited to it.",
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        "description": "This procurement will explore alternative framework models for the management of contingent labour services, covering both IT and Business functions. The intention is to assess whether a single-supplier arrangement or a multi-supplier model (with a primary supplier supported by niche providers) would deliver the most effective balance of capability, coverage, governance, and value for money. The final framework structure will be confirmed following the evaluation of bids and consideration of which model best meets Yorkshire Water\u0027s operational needs.",
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    "title": "CM3087 Contingent Labour",
    "value": {
      "amount": 50000000,
      "amountGross": 50000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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}