Yorkshire Water Awards £50M Contingent Labour MSP Contract to Morson Human Resources
Summary
Yorkshire Water Services Limited has awarded a single-lot framework contract for contingent labour services (CM3087) to Morson Human Resources Limited, valued at £50,000,000 excluding VAT. The contract covers the provision and management of temporary workers across IT and business functions through a Managed Service Provider model, with services spanning development, infrastructure, data, security, transformation, HR, finance, and administrative support. The estimated contract period runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with a possible extension to 31 May 2030 subject to performance and business need. The standstill period ends on 8 May 2026, with earliest contract signature on 9 May 2026.
“Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework.”
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What changed
Yorkshire Water Services Limited has awarded a £50,000,000 framework contract for contingent labour services (CM3087 - Primary MSP Lot) to Morson Human Resources Limited. The contract, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, covers temporary worker provision across IT and business functions via a Managed Service Provider model, including sourcing, screening, onboarding, and management of contingent workers.
Affected suppliers and contracting authorities should note the standstill period runs until 8 May 2026, with the earliest contract signature date of 9 May 2026. Suppliers must ensure compliance with IR35 and other employment regulations per the contract scope.
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CM3087 Contingent Labour
- YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037793
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a622 (view related notices)
Published 24 April 2026, 5:48pm
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CM3087
Description
Yorkshire Water is procuring contingent labour services through a single-lot framework.
This 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Lot 1. Primary MSP
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'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.
Contract 3
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1. Primary MSP
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 April 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 April 2026
Standstill period
- End: 8 May 2026
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02714555
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBJ-5158-PQRH Adamson House, Centenary Way
Salford
M50 1RD
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@morson.com
Website: http://www.morson.com
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366682
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGT-3622-WXBQ Western House
Bradford
BD6 2SZ
United Kingdom
Email: pedro.lopes@yorkshirewater.co.uk
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Private utility
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