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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£90,000,000Add to pipeline

Connect2Framework for Umbrella Company Services to the Public Sector

Awarded to ATOM FREELANCE LTD, Bishopsgate Employment Services Ltd, Hyfa (Un) Limited

Connect2Framework for Umbrella Company Services to the Public Sector(buyer)

Published
Published 14 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 October 2026
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Overview

Connect2Framework is establishing an umbrella company services framework for the public sector, available to CSKL, its joint venture partners, and various contracting authorities across the UK and Channel Islands including local authorities, NHS bodies, police, fire and rescue services, educational institutions, charities, and publicly owned or funded companies. The framework, valued at approximately £90 million, is currently open for tender submissions with a deadline of 16 October 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£90,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
14 September 2026
Questions by
12 October 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Payroll management services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£90,000,000
Award date
18 October 2026
Contract period
1 November 2026 → 28 February 2034
Contract length
7 years 4 months
Bids received
3
Winners
  • ATOM FREELANCE LTD
  • Bishopsgate Employment Services Ltd
  • Hyfa (Un) Limited

This contract ends on 28 February 2034.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

Who bid

  • Bishopsgate Employment Services LtdWinner
  • ATOM FREELANCE LTDWinner
  • Hyfa (Un) LimitedWinner

How bids were scored

Price 100% · Quality 0%

  • Saferec100%

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Market context

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£73,982

Median of 18,935 awards in the last 24 months

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Connect2Framework for Umbrella Company Services to the Public Sector in the last 12 months

81

contracts awarded, worth £3,412,691,648 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    19 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 September 2026

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