CM3087 Contingent Labour
Yorkshire Water Services Limited · Private utility
In brief
Yorkshire Water Services Limited awarded recruitment work to Morson Human Resources Limited (t/a Morson Edge) on 27 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £50,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 March 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1. Primary MSP 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031 What this lot coversThis 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's internal policies and regulatory obligations. Services 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. | Recruitment and staffing | £50,000,000 |
| General Business Temps 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031 What this lot coversThis lot covers the supply and management of temporary workers across general business functions, including administrative, transformation support, HR, finance, customer service, and related roles. Suppliers will be expected to provide compliant, pre-screened candidates and support the full engagement lifecycle in alignment with Yorkshire Water's internal governance, onboarding, and workforce planning processes. The lot is intended to increase visibility and control of contingent labour usage outside of IT, ensure pricing consistency, and reduce reliance on off-framework engagements. | Recruitment and staffing | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morson Human Resources Limited (t/a Morson Edge) | Lot 1. Primary MSP | £50,000,000 | Awarded 27 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 061430-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 062334-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 063759-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076211-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078174-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028451-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
33Awards
15Suppliers it has used most for recruitment
- Morson Human Resources Limited (t/a Morson Edge)1 contract
- Sec Watchdog Limited1 contract
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From notice 061430-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 27 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.