Committed to working with the public sector

Hays is an established supplier on both the Specialist Recruitment and Large Volume Recruitment lots of the Buying Solutions framework agreement for the  supply of permanent staff across all disciplines.

This runs alongside our accredited supplier status on the framework agreement for the supply of Specialist Contractors under the One-Stop-Shop category, meaning that Hays are accredited to supply both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions under Buying Solutions.

These framework agreements enable public sector organisations to source specialist contractors and permanent staff from pre-accredited suppliers, saving time, reducing cost and simplifying the recruitment process.

As a result Hays can offer access to temporary, contract and permanent staff, at all levels, to fill vacancies across Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Contact Centres, Education, Executive Search, Health & Safety, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing Communications, Office Support, Procurement, Project Management, Social Care and  Social Housing.

One-stop-shop recruiting

Hays is one of only three preferred suppliers under the Buying Solutions Specialist Contractors one-stop-shop category, recognized to provide cost-effective access to professionals and administrative support staff.

This framework agreement has been structured to allow customers to call off requirements using preferential catalogue charge-rates, bypassing the need for a full tender exercise.

Specialist recruitment

Suppliers are primarily focused on quality, supplying candidates for niche area roles in diverse locations, have significant knowledge of their specialist sector(s) and can advise customers on the most cost effective and efficient recruitment activity.

Large volume recruitment

Suppliers have proven experience in attracting and managing the delivery of large-scale recruitment campaigns, covering diverse roles from junior to senior. They are able to adapt to changing needs, deliver from multiple sites and lead the market in this arena.

Hays are one of only a few suppliers selected to offer the full range of specialist recruitment and large volume recruitment services.

Benefits of using the Buying Solutions framework

Key benefits include:

  • Reduced time – avoid a full tender process 
  • Value for money – assurance of competitive pricing tailored to each recruitment exercise 
  • Quality assured processes – suppliers have been pre-selected as ‘best in class’
  • Pre-negotiated terms and conditions – offering contractual safeguards 
  • Best practice procurement – compliance with EU legislation and an E-commerce ordering facility, via the buying solutions website

What you can expect from Hays

  • Local support – through a network of over 250 offices across the UK we  supply local candidates and market knowledge  
  • Large volume of candidates – our substantial database offers access to quality assured staff, at all levels, to fill vacancies across Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment,  Contact Centres, Education, Executive Search, Health & Safety, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, , Legal, Marketing Communications, Office Support,  Procurement, Project Management, Social Care and Social Housing disciplines  
  • Advertising cost savings – as the largest private sector buyer of on-line and off-line advertising space in the UK, Hays purchasing power will ensure prime positioning of advertisements at greatly reduced rates together with effective response handling and campaign measurement 
  • Most comprehensive service offering – from  online solutions  to full assessment centre design aimed at meeting your campaign requirements 
  • A tailored service – designed to meet your unique needs and delivered by specialist consultants who aim to deliver a genuine one-stop-shop recruitment solution

For more information, please download our brochure or contact:

Hays Information Technology
Joel Armitt
e: joel.armitt@hays.com
t: 07793 170794

Hays Construction & Property
Richard Gelder
e: Richard.gelder@hays.com
t: 07785 377 614

Hays Accountancy & Finance
Louisa Scott

E: Louisa.scott@hays.com

t: 0121 236 2312

Hays Marketing
Leona Morris
e: leona.morris@hays.com
t: 07872 158 460

Hays Office Support
Louisa Scott

E: Louisa.scott@hays.com

t:0121 236 2312

Hays Purchasing & Supply
Pat Law
e: pat.law@hays.com
t: 020 7437 0305

Hays Human Resources
Aileen Brown
e: aileen.brown@hays.com
t: 07887 987747

For all other enquiries:


e: buying.solutions@hays.com
t: 0870 850 2136

Or contact uying Solutions Customer Services Desk:
t: 0845 410 2222

Hays is also accredited under a range of other recruitment framework agreements available for use by UK public sector bodies, including:

  • Home Office – framework agreement for the supply of temporary administrative and secretarial workers (choice of PSL or Master Vendor options)  
  • Southern Universities Procurement Consortium – one of three preferred suppliers for the supply of managed agency recruitment solutions to Universities and Colleges  
  • NHS PaSA – for the supply of temporary medical locums, allied health professionals, HR, finance, IT, procurement and administrative staff across the NHS 
  • LCSG – agreement for the supply of neutral 
  • Cabinet Office – Executive Search and Selection services  
  • Wiltshire County Council – supplying temporary workers across a wide range of disciplines. Other Local Authorities can also buy off this framework 
  • Procurement for Housing – supplying temporary workers to UK Housing Associations

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