Recruitment Services Framework

Oxford City Council has launched the procurement process for its Recruitment Services Framework, a significant opportunity for agencies supplying temporary, interim and permanent staff across a wide range of public sector service areas.

This framework will act as a key route to market for recruitment suppliers supporting workforce delivery across the Council and associated organisations, with a strong focus on compliance, performance management and value for money.

💼 Scope & Lots

The framework is structured across seven service-based lots, covering both permanent and temporary recruitment:
🔹 Lot 1 – ICT and Digital

🔹 Lot 2 – Legal Services

🔹 Lot 3 – Regeneration

🔹 Lot 4 – Finance

🔹 Lot 5 – Regulatory Services and Housing

🔹 Lot 6 – Professional and Business Support

🔹 Lot 7 – Property Assets and Surveying

🗓 Procurement Timeline

- Clarification Questions Deadline: 13 April 2026

- Tender Submission Deadline: 27 April 2026, 11am

- Award Decision: July 2026 (estimated)

- Framework Commencement: 1 September 2026

💰 Commercial Overview

- Estimated Framework Value: £10m (excl. VAT)

- Term: 4 years

- Up to 21 suppliers appointed

- Call-offs via direct award or further competition

💬 Bid Support Available

We have availability to support suppliers considering a bid for this framework. This is a structured, multi-stage procurement where strong positioning against quality, compliance and delivery models will be critical.

If you are planning to bid and want expert support, please get in touch.